Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 73146

China: Animal Welfare

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 3 September 2025

Question

Graham Leadbitter

Scottish National Party — Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has raised concerns on (a) animal welfare issues and (b) feline welfare with the Chinese Government.

Answer

Catherine West

The UK Government and the public share a high regard for animal welfare. Whilst the UK Government cannot guarantee that other countries will adopt similar welfare standards as our own, we encourage others to do so through membership of international organ...

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