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Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 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 support 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. The consultation will include a consideration of the potential impacts on the sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105309
Session
2024-26
Related items
Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Animal Welfare: Public Consultation
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Animal welfare
Link
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