Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 7144
Greyhounds: Animal Welfare
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 9 October 2024
Question
Laurence Turner
Labour — Birmingham Northfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help improve the welfare of greyhound dogs.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerThe welfare of greyhounds in England is protected by the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The 2006 Act allows action to be taken where there is evidence of cruelty to an animal or a failure to provide for that animal’s welfare needs. This includes where greyhound...
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