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Written question asked by Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour) on Monday, 13 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 March 2023. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 March 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dogs: Animal Breeding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make it her policy to include the Kennel Club assured breeder scheme in the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 to allow the scheme to self-regulate its members.

Answer

Under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (the 2018 Regulations), anyone in the business of breeding and selling dogs and/or who breeds three or more litters in a twelve-month period needs to have a valid licence from their local authority.

We are always seeking to learn from the implementation of legislation and make improvements where necessary. The 2018 Regulations are currently being reviewed, and the Government’s report on the review will be published later in 2023. As part of this review my department is re-examining the scope and operability of the licensing framework. We currently have no plans to introduce self-regulation by systems such as the Kennel Club Assured Breeders scheme.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
163972
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Animal welfare Animal breeding Dogs Kennel Club
Legislation
Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018
Link
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