Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 85362

Animal Welfare

Tabled: 27 October 2025

Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Olivia Blake

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department will take steps to (a) review and (b) increase the powers available to (i) the RSPCA and (ii) other animal welfare organisations to intervene in cases of suspect

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

There are no current plans to review or increase the powers the RSPCA or other animal welfare organisations have. The RSPCA has strong working relationships with the Police and Local Authorities who support them in protecting animals where needed. The Gov...

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