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Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 February 2024. It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Friday, 1 March 2024 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 he will issue guidance on ensuring that canine fertility clinics have veterinary oversight as a requisite for operation.

Answer

Canine fertility clinics are already subject to regulatory standards as a result of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, and the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, amongst others. The Government has no plans to issue additional guidance requiring veterinary oversight of canine fertility businesses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15047
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Animal breeding Dogs Regulation Veterinary services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk