Cats and Dogs: Imports

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on the potential ban on importing dogs and cats under the age of six months; and what assessment he has made of the potent

This text is taken from the official record. PoliticalRepo does not editorialize.

Timeline

1. 16 April 2024

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on the potential ban on importing dogs and cats under the age of six months; and what assessment he has made of the potent

   Source: Commons

2. 23 April 2024

   Answer

   Defra regularly engages with relevant stakeholders, on tackling the illegal pet trade, including prohibiting the import of puppies and kittens under the age of six months. The Government supports the Private Members’ Bill, Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, ...

   Source: Written answer

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

No version snapshots stored. Document URLs remain at the source.

Documents

No documents linked.

Sponsors

• · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Answering body

Related records

No cross-record relationships stored yet.