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Written question asked by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 May 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 May 2021. It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 May 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Pet Theft Task Force

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will publish the remit and terms of reference of the Pet Theft Task Force announced on 8 May 2021.

Answer

The Government recognises the emotional trauma which the theft of a much-loved pet can cause, and the impact the issue is having on pet owners and families. As with all other crime, we believe that pet theft must be taken seriously, investigated and, where appropriate, taken through the courts and met with tough sentences.

The Government launched the pet theft taskforce on 8 May 2021. As part of that launch the taskforce’s terms of reference were published and are available here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/pet-theft-taskforce-terms-of-reference. The terms of reference lay out the background to the taskforce’s establishment as well as information on its objectives, or remit, and outcomes.

Membership of the Pet Theft Taskforce (Ministers) comprises the Lord Chancellor, Home Secretary, and Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This group steers, and is informed by, the Pet Theft Taskforce (Officials) comprising officials from the three departments along with operational partners.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3152
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Pets Theft Pet Theft Task Force
Link
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