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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2020. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 January 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dogs: Meat

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with (a) her global counterparts and (b) animal rights groups on cruelty in the global dog meat trade.

Answer

The Government shares the public’s high regard for animal welfare, including the welfare of dogs and we are committed to making the UK a world leader in protection of animals as we leave the EU. The Government has made wide ranging commitments on animal welfare.

Whilst the Government has not held any direct discussions with other governments or animal welfare organisations since the General Election specifically about the dog meat trade, we will continue to influence good animal welfare standards on the international stage through membership of such organisations as the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7133
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Animal welfare Dogs Meat Trade
Link
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