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Written question asked by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 December 2016 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Friday, 16 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Pet Animals Act 1951: Enforcement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department takes to monitor the enforcement of the Pet Animals Act 1951 by local authorities.

Answer

We are currently reviewing the laws on the selling of pet animals with the aim of replacing the Pet Animals Act 1951 with regulations made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The purpose of the new regulations will be to ensure that it is easier for local authorities to enforce and to improve animal welfare.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57318
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Enforcement
Legislation
Pet Animals Act 1951
Link
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