Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 January 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animal Welfare: Licensing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take steps to ensure that animal rescue and rehoming centres are subject to the same licensing requirements as other animal-related establishments.
- Answer
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As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy, Defra will launch a consultation on licensing domestic rescue and rehoming organisations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 103666
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Licensing
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2026-03-02 11:24:03 +0000
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