Written Question·Home Office·UIN HL1813
Animal Breeding: Inspections
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government how many unannounced inspections have been carried out at licensed establishments breeding dogs for scientific procedures during periods when heat-health alerts have been in force in each of the last five years.
Answer
Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA), licensed establishments are responsible for ensuring the welfare of animals in their care at all times, including during extremes of temperature. All such establishments must comply with ASPA, the...
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