Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Dogs: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration has she given to introducing powers for local authorities in England and Wales to rehome dogs seized under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 after 21 days without a court order, as in Scotland.
- Answer
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In Defra’s recently published Animal Welfare Strategy, this Government committed to undertake a review to ensure the appropriate tools and frameworks are in place to deliver a proportionate and robust enforcement system. This would include powers to seize or rehome animals where necessary.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 113987
- 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
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Dogs Local government Powers
- Legislation
- Animal Welfare Act 2006
- Link
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- Timestamp
- 2026-03-02 11:20:07 +0000
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