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Cats: Animal Welfare

Asked by Cat EcclesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 27 October 2025UIN 83551

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans her Department has to update the 2017 Code of Practice for the Welfare of Cats; and if she will meet with animal welfare organisations to seek their input on this matter.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra is developing an overarching approach to animal welfare and has initiated a series of meetings with key animal welfare stakeholders as part of this work. The department will continue to engage with the sector to help improve cat welfare practices.

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