Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 83266

Cats: Animal Breeding

Tabled: 20 October 2025

Answered: 24 October 2025

Question

Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans her Department has to meet with animal welfare organisations to discuss tackling the illegal (a) breeding and (b) sale of hybrid cats.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The Department is kept up to date with developments in cat welfare through regular engagements with key sector organisations.