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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal Welfare: Public Consultation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2026 to Question 105309 on Animal Welfare, when her Department plans to launch the consultation on licensing domestic rescue and rehoming organisations.

Answer

The Government has committed to launch a consultation on licensing domestic rescue and rehoming organisations, as set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy published on 22 December 2025. This will be delivered in due course and will seek views from all those with an interest.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127157
Session
2024-26
Related items
Animal Welfare
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Animal welfare Public consultation
Link
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