Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“What steps she is taking to help improve the welfare of domestic animals.”
Tabled: 29 January 2026Answered: 5 February 2026
Asked by
Linsey Farnsworth
Labour — Amber Valley
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs (Dame Angela Eagle)
Our animal welfare strategy sets out major reforms to improve the lives of millions of animals across the UK. Building on Labour’s strong record of driving up standards, a key part of this work is ending puppy smuggling. The strategy cracks down on low-welfare dog breeding, raises welfare standards for licensed breeders and creates a proper registration scheme for every breeder.