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Written question asked by Lisa Cameron (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 2 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 November 2018. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 12 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Cats and Dogs: Meat

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans he has to close the legal loophole that allows human consumption of dog and cat meat in the UK.

Answer

It is already illegal to sell dog and cat meat for human consumption and the Government has seen no evidence that dog or cat meat is being sold or consumed in this country.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
187378
Session
2017-19
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Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk