Written question asked by Gordon Marsden (Labour) on Thursday, 1 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animals: Licensing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Federation of British Herpetologists on the implications for shops and businesses selling reptiles and related species of the new animal activities licence.
- Answer
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Defra held meetings with stakeholders including the Federation of British Herpetologists during the drafting of The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (the Regulations). These discussions helped to inform us of the effect of the Regulations on all affected businesses. An impact assessment was carried out, as required with all new regulations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 186953
- Session
- 2017-19
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Animals Business Licensing Sales Shops Federation of British Herpetologists
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- 2018-11-06 18:07:42 +0000
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