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Dogs: Animal Breeding

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 102521

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to end puppy farming.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Government is committed to ending puppy farming and the low welfare breeding of dogs. As part of the Animal Welfare Strategy, the Government has committed to launch a consultation on dog breeding reform.

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