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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by George Eustice (Conservative). It was answered by David Heath (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 7 March 2013 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Puppy Farms

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent representations his Department has received on tackling the problem of backstreet puppy farms and breeders.
Answer

In addition to a recent Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report on dog control and welfare, my noble Friend the Under-Secretary, Lord de Mauley, has received a number of letters on the subject of puppy farms, irresponsible breeders and the internet advertising of dogs. The Animal Welfare Act 2006 provides the necessary powers for local authorities to investigate allegations of poor welfare among all dog breeders.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
146579 
559 cc1103-4 
Session
2012-13
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Animal breeding Dogs
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk