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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Monday, 6 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 March 2017. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Monday, 13 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Pets: Sales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her Department's policy is on the (a) qualifications and (b) training required by inspectors of businesses and individuals selling animals as pets.

Answer

We are working closely with representatives of local authorities, the pet industry and animal welfare organisations on developing competency standards for animal licensing inspectors as part of the review of local authority animal licensing schemes. The work is at an early stage and will complement the development of new regulations following last month’s publication of Defra’s Next Steps document on animal licensing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66543
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Inspections Pets Sales
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk