Written question asked by Matt Vickers (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Domestic Animals: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with animal welfare organisations on tackling the misuse of air weapons against pets.
- Answer
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Defra regularly engage with animal welfare organisations on a range of issues. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, it is an offence to cause any animal unnecessary suffering or to fail to provide for its welfare. Anyone who is cruel to an animal, or does not provide for its welfare, may be banned from owning animals. They may also face an unlimited fine, be sent to prison, or both.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 71396
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Airguns Domestic animals
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- 2025-09-06 00:23:45 +0100
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