Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 87477
Pets: Shops
Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department has provided to local authorities on the investigation of injuries sustained by companion animals during commercial grooming appointments.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Department has not provided any guidance to local authorities on the investigation of injuries sustained by companion animals during commercial grooming appointments. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 anyone in control of animals must protect them fro...
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