Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 26818

Dogs: Animal Breeding

Tabled: 28 January 2025
Answered: 3 February 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle illegal puppy farms.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
As outlined in our manifesto, the Government will bring an end to puppy farming. We are considering the most effective way to deliver this commitment and will be setting out next steps in due course.