Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) 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.
Animal Welfare: Charities
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the long-term financial viability of animal rescue centres and sanctuaries which are not registered charities.
- 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. This consultation will consider the potential impacts on the sector, including any financial implications.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 114268
- 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 Charities Finance
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2026-03-02 11:20:03 +0000
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