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Pets: Animal Welfare

Asked by Sam CarlingLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 December 2024UIN 16860

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle irresponsible pet ownership.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Defra is working hand in hand with the police, local authorities and animal welfare groups to encourage responsible dog ownership, make sure dog control issues are addressed before they escalate and that the full force of the law is applied.

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