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Cats: Animal Breeding

Asked by Bob BlackmanConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 24 October 2025UIN 83266

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans her Department has to meet with animal welfare organisations to discuss tackling the illegal (a) breeding and (b) sale of hybrid cats.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Department is kept up to date with developments in cat welfare through regular engagements with key sector organisations.

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