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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, how many dogs were removed from MBR Acres during the break-in on 29 September 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, how many dogs were removed from MBR Acres during the break-in on 29 September 2026.
The break-in at MBR Acres is a live investigation. Details are a matter for the company and Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, published in July 2026, what steps she is taking to replace the use of dogs in science with human-specific technologies.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, published in July 2026, what steps she is taking to replace the use of dogs in science with human-specific technologies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to release the dog breeding public consultation referred to in its Animal Welfare Strategy for England.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department plans to release the dog breeding public consultation referred to in its Animal Welfare Strategy for England.
Defra is working to bring forward the dog breeding reform consultation. It will be published in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to review project licences authorising the use of dogs in scientific procedures in the context of the strategy on replacing animals in science.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to review project licences authorising the use of dogs in scientific procedures in the context of the strategy on replacing animals in science.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to Naturewatch Foundation's press release entitled Shocking new figures suggest just 10.5-14% dog breeding is regulated, published on 21 September 2026, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the traceability of dogs kept for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to Naturewatch Foundation's press release entitled Shocking new figures suggest just 10.5-14% dog breeding is regulated, published on 21 September 2026, what steps her Department is taking to help improve the traceability of dogs kept for...
This Government published its Animal Welfare Strategy in December 2025, outlining plans to take coordinated action to improve the welfare of pets. This includes committing to ending puppy farming and the low welfare breeding of dogs. This Government will improve traceability and welfare by consulting on dog breeding reform.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2026 to Question 27159, what steps her Department is taking to review existing project licenses authorising the use of dogs for regulatory toxicology as scientifically satisfactory non-animal methods become available; and what measurable...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2026 to Question 27159, what steps her Department is taking to review existing project licenses authorising the use of dogs for regulatory toxicology as scientifically satisfactory non-animal methods become available; and what measurable...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many times Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police forces have exercised their powers to seize dogs under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 since those powers came into force, broken down by police force area.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many times Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police forces have exercised their powers to seize dogs under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 since those powers came into force, broken down by police force area.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with MBR Acres about rehoming beagles who do not meet laboratory requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with MBR Acres about rehoming beagles who do not meet laboratory requirements.
The Home Office engages with licensed establishments, including MBR Acres, through its regulatory activity. The Home Office provides a clear framework to all licensed establishments that supports the rehoming of animals where the statutory safeguards can be met and the welfare of the animals concerned remains the primary consideration.
Decisions on whether an individual animal is suitable for rehoming are made on a case-by-case basis, informed by veterinary advice and the animal’s health, welfare and behavioural needs. Where the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 applies, rehoming must meet the relevant statutory safeguards.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration she has given to introducing regulations regarding the a) quality and b) hygiene standards of dog swimming pools.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what consideration she has given to introducing regulations regarding the a) quality and b) hygiene standards of dog swimming pools.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of checks on the welfare and age of dogs imported into Great Britain for sale.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of checks on the welfare and age of dogs imported into Great Britain for sale.
The UK has one of the toughest pet border checking regimes in the world and this Government is committed to preserving the high standards of biosecurity and animal welfare.
The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025 gives the Government powers to prohibit the import into Great Britain of puppies and kittens under six months old and introduce measures to strengthen current enforcement mechanisms. Defra will continue to work with UK enforcement bodies as we develop these measures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will have conversations with animal welfare charities about the possible number of dog owners who may seek withdrawal of their certificate of exemption because they do not believe that their dog is an XL Bully type.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will have conversations with animal welfare charities about the possible number of dog owners who may seek withdrawal of their certificate of exemption because they do not believe that their dog is an XL Bully type.
Defra have continued to engage with animal welfare charities, including on the withdrawal of certificates of exemption.
Defra are still working to develop this process, so that owners who no longer believe that their dog meets the legal definition of an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn. Further details will be shared once the process has been finalised.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with dog welfare charities on issues for dog owners seeking a withdrawal of a certificate of exemption.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with dog welfare charities on issues for dog owners seeking a withdrawal of a certificate of exemption.
Defra have continued to engage with animal welfare charities, including on the withdrawal of certificates of exemption.
Defra are still working to develop this process, so that owners who no longer believe that their dog meets the legal definition of an XL Bully type can apply to have their certificate of exemption withdrawn. Further details will be shared once the process has been finalised.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, if he will make it his policy to introduce a statutory timetable, as proposed by Herbie’s Law, for replacing the use of beagles for use in scientific procedures where validated non-animal methods are available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, if he will make it his policy to introduce a statutory timetable, as proposed by Herbie’s Law, for replacing the use of beagles for use in scientific procedures where validated non-animal methods are available.
I refer the Member for Falkirk to the answer provided on 17 July 2026 in response to UIN 18685.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the non-technical summaries of project licences granted in 2025, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of beagles authorised for use in scientific procedures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the non-technical summaries of project licences granted in 2025, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of beagles authorised for use in scientific procedures.
The Government remains committed to reducing and replacing the use of animals in science, including dogs. Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 the statutory principles of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement require animals to be used only where there is no scientifically satisfactory alternative, in the minimum numbers necessary, and with procedures refined to minimise suffering. Through the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, we are accelerating the development, validation and regulatory uptake of alternative methods, supported by investment, regulatory reform and strengthened delivery oversight. The strategy sets out a long-term vision to eliminate animal use in science wherever possible.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if the Department will consider conducting a review of the need for dogs across all areas of scientific research and testing.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if the Department will consider conducting a review of the need for dogs across all areas of scientific research and testing.
Dogs are a specially protected species under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. They may only be used in research where the applicant demonstrates that the scientific objective cannot be achieved using a scientifically satisfactory non-animal method or by using another species. Every proposed programme of work is assessed by the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) to assure that the use of animals is justified by the expected benefits, the minimum number of animals are used, and procedures are refined to minimise suffering.
The Government committed to accelerating the replacement of animals in science wherever scientifically possible. In November 2025, the Government published Replacing animals in science: a strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, backed by £75 million in funding. The strategy includes specific commitments to reduce the use of dogs in science by 2030.
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to reintroducing dog licences.
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to reintroducing dog licences.
This Government has no plans at this time to reintroduce a dog licensing scheme, as mandatory microchipping already provides a national registration framework for linking dogs to their keepers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help protect people with dog allergies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help protect people with dog allergies.
The Government is committed to improving care for people with allergies, and ensuring they receive high-quality care and support, and access to the latest treatments.
The Expert Advisory Group on Allergy (EAGA), co-chaired by the Department and the National Allergy Strategy Group, meets regularly to bring together stakeholders across the Government, the National Health Service, voluntary organisations, professional bodies, and patient representative groups, to consider how allergy care and support could be improved. The purpose of the EAGA is to inform policy making, and to identify priorities in relation to the holistic care of people with allergies. The EAGA last met on 2 September 2026.
The National Allergy Strategy Group published its National Allergy Strategy earlier this year in March. The Government will thoroughly review all of the recommendations included in the National Allergy Strategy and will carefully consider the feasibility and viability of implementing each of the recommendations aimed at the Government.
On 17 June 2025, my constituent’s four-month-old puppy, Teddy, sustained a serious leg injury during an introductory puppy grooming appointment. Upon complaining to the staff, they dismissed it as just a bruise, but later veterinary imaging confirmed blunt force trauma, resulting in three fractures to the dog’s leg. Instead of...
On 17 June 2025, my constituent’s four-month-old puppy, Teddy, sustained a serious leg injury during an introductory puppy grooming appointment. Upon complaining to the staff, they dismissed it as just a bruise, but later veterinary imaging confirmed blunt force trauma, resulting in three fractures to the dog’s leg. Instead of...
Our best wishes go to Teddy and the whole family. I will take up the matter with the DEFRA Minister and do everything I can to get a meeting for the hon. Gentleman. He will know that this Government are concerned about the cost of animal welfare in respect of...
Our best wishes go to Teddy and the whole family. I will take up the matter with the DEFRA Minister and do everything I can to get a meeting for the hon. Gentleman. He will know that this Government are concerned about the cost of animal welfare in respect of...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on (a) the number of beagles bred, (b) the number used in regulated procedures, (c) the number euthanised before use in regulated procedures, (d) the reasons recorded for euthanasia, and (e) the number rehomed by...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on (a) the number of beagles bred, (b) the number used in regulated procedures, (c) the number euthanised before use in regulated procedures, (d) the reasons recorded for euthanasia, and (e) the number rehomed by...
Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, licensed establishments must maintain records of the source, use and final disposal of all protected animals bred, kept or used at the establishment for regulated activity. These records must be available to Home Office Inspectors on request.
The Home Office does not centrally hold annual establishment-level data on the number of beagles bred by MBR Acres, the number euthanised before use in regulated procedures, the reasons for euthanasia, or the number rehomed.
The Home Office publishes annual statistics on the use of animals in scientific procedures, which include information on procedures involving dogs. These statistics are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-of-scientific-procedures-on-living-animals. However, these statistics do not provide the requested figures for animals re-homed.
In addition, project licence applications under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 are required to include prospective estimates of the number of animals expected to be used. This information is included in the published non-technical summaries of project licences granted available at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/non-technical-summaries-of-projects-granted-under-aspa.