Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 69063

Cats and Dogs: Animal Welfare

Tabled: 18 July 2025
Answered: 25 July 2025

Question

James Naish

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to (a) introduce (i) licensing and (ii) regulation for dog and cat rescue centres and (b) prevent fraudulent operations at unregulated rescue centres.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
This Government will introduce the most ambitious plan to improve animal welfare in a generation. The Department has initiated a series of meetings with key animal welfare stakeholders as part of the development of an overarching approach to animal welfar...

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