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
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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
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