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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Employment: Pets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Answer of 13 April 2026 to Question 122869 on Employment: Pets, what consideration he has given to measuring (a) companion animal ownership and (b) its impact on the UK labour market.

Answer

DWP has made no plans to measure companion animal ownership or its impact on the UK Labour Market. The main household surveys DWP uses, such as the Labour Force Survey, are conducted by the Independent Office for National Statistics.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4410
Session
2026-27
Related items
Employment: Pets
Monday, 13 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Employment Pets Productivity
Link
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