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
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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
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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
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- 2016-12-16 11:42:36 +0000
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