Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 6306
Reindeer: Animal Welfare
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 10 October 2024
Question
Cat Smith
Labour — Lancaster and Wyre
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure the welfare of reindeer used at seasonal events in winter 2024-25.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerUnder the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (the 2006 Act), owners and keepers of animals, including reindeer, must take reasonable steps to provide for the health and welfare of animals under their care. Under schedule 7 of the Licensing of Activities Involving An...
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