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Written question asked by Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help improve consistency of local authority implementation of The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.

Answer

As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy for England, Defra will continue work with local authorities to ensure that enforcement is consistent and effective.

To improve consistency and encourage best practice, Defra works with the Local Government Animal Welfare Group and National Companion and Exotic Animal Welfare Panel to encourage a coordinated and consistent approach to enforcement across local authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19255
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Animal welfare Licensing Local government Standards
Legislation
Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk