Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
MBR Acres: Dogs
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has received reports on welfare conditions for beagle puppies at MBR Acres, in the context of the current heatwave.
- Answer
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ASRU maintains regular engagement with MBR Acres as part of its ongoing oversight of establishments licenced under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA). This includes updates on operational matters and environmental conditions, including temperature monitoring, to ensure that appropriate standards of animal welfare are maintained.
Daily checks by competent personnel are mandated under licence conditions to monitor animal welfare and environmental conditions, with prompt action required to address any issues. Establishment are also required to report any breaches or potential breaches of licence conditions to the Secretary of State.
ASRU has released a number of inspection reports for MBR Acres, which found no evidence of non-compliance with the requirements of ASPA, associated licence conditions, or the Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals Bred, Supplied or Used in scientific Procedures.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 12256
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Dogs Weather MBR Acres
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- 2026-06-29 12:03:31 +0100
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