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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 13 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2022. It was answered by Scott Mann (Conservative) on Friday, 21 October 2022 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Animal Sentience Committee: Public Appointments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he expects the membership appointment process for the Animal Sentience Committee to be completed.

Answer

Michael Seals CBE has been appointed as the first-ever Chair of the new Animal Sentience Committee. Recruitment for members to the Committee is ongoing.

The Animal Sentience Committee's budget is met from existing Defra funding.

The Committee's remit is to consider whether, or to what extent, HM Government is having, or has had, all due regard to the ways in which the policy might have an adverse effect on the welfare of animals as sentient beings. This includes policy of HM Government of the United Kingdom but does not include policy falling within devolved competence. Committee members are appointed by the Secretary of State. Defra officials work closely with counterparts in the Devolved Administrations on animal welfare matters and provide updates on the Committee as appropriate.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62987
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Public appointments Animal Sentience Committee
Link
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