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Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 16 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 October 2023. It was answered by Trudy Harrison (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Smuggling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 12 July 2023 to Question 192201 on Dogs: Smuggling, what actions points her Department has recorded in the context of her Department's discussion with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) third-party stakeholders on policy formation to tackle puppy smuggling.

Answer

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues about a wide range of issues, and Cabinet discussions are considered confidential.

The Department continues to engage with third party stakeholders on the issue of tackling puppy smuggling to gather views on this subject as part of routine engagement.

The Government is committed to delivering its manifesto commitment to crack down on puppy smuggling when parliamentary time allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
202687
Session
2022-23
Related items
Dogs: Smuggling
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Dogs Smuggling Departmental coordination
Link
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