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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal Welfare: Licensing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the consultation on licensing domestic rescue and rehoming organisations will be launched; and what her planned timetable is for its conclusion and response.

Answer

As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy, the Government will launch a consultation on licensing domestic rescue and rehoming organisations in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101861
Session
2024-26
Related items
Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Animal welfare Licensing
Link
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