China: Animal Welfare
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has raised concerns on (a) animal welfare issues and (b) feline welfare with the Chinese Government.
Answered by Catherine West
The UK Government and the public share a high regard for animal welfare. Whilst the UK Government cannot guarantee that other countries will adopt similar welfare standards as our own, we encourage others to do so through membership of international organisations such as the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office raises concerns about the welfare of animals with other Governments and international authorities at suitable opportunities.
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