Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 17937

Animal Welfare: Water

Tabled: 13 July 2026

Answered: 16 July 2026

Question

Dan Norris

Independent — North East Somerset and Hanham

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will provide guidance on the welfare of animals during a hosepipe bans.

Answer

Emma Hardy

Defra’s Codes of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Horses advise owners about the importance of temperature control to avoid them becoming too hot or too cold, as well as not leaving them in unsuitable places like conservatories and vehicles duri...

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