Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Friday, 12 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 April 2024. It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions officials in his Department have had with international zoological accreditation and certification bodies on future regulations under the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023.
- Answer
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This Government continues to make animal welfare a priority. The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023 provides a framework for the introduction of a ban on the advertising and offering for sale of specific low-welfare animal activities abroad. It is an important step in protecting animals from considerable suffering and unacceptable practices.
To this end, we have been generally engaging with stakeholders domestically and internationally and are currently exploring several options.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 21308
- Session
- 2023-24
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Certification Zoology
- Legislation
- Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023
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- 2024-04-18 16:21:59 +0100
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