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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

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure consistent animal welfare standards in animal rescue and rehoming centres.

Answer

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
103667
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 Standards
Link
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