Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 9009
Pets: Animal Welfare and Smuggling
Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 21 October 2024
Question
Mr Louie French
Conservative — Old Bexley and Sidcup
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to tackle (a) puppy and kitten smuggling and (b) ear cropping of dogs.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerThis Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. As outlined in our manifesto we will end puppy smuggling. Ear cropping has rightly been banned in the UK for over 15 years. Under the...
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