Written question asked by Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 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, when she plans to launch the consultation on the licensing and regulation of animal rescues and sanctuaries in England; and what steps the Department is taking to progress legislation establishing a regulatory framework for such organisations.
- Answer
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This Government committed in the Animal Welfare Strategy to consult on licensing domestic rescue and rehoming organisations and is working to bring this forward. The consultation will be published in due course and will seek views from all those with an interest in this important sector.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 22739
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Charities Licensing Public consultation Regulation
- Link
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- 2026-09-04 18:59:30 +0100
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