Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 54393

Animal Welfare: Licensing

Tabled: 22 May 2025
Answered: 5 June 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of regulations in relation to unlicensed animal rescue centres; and whether he plans to consult on new licensing of registration requirement

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
The Department continues to engage regularly with stakeholders across the animal welfare sector, including on issues relating to rescue and rehoming practices. This Government will introduce the most ambitious plan to improve animal welfare in a generatio...
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