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Where MPs Stand

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Pet welfare and abuse

Inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, 3 February 2023 to 23 May 2024. Its page on the Parliament website.

Reports and responses

Evidence sessions

  • 4 July 2023: Dr Paula Boyden, Dogs Trust; Dr Maggie Roberts, Cats Protection; Becky Thwaites, Blue Cross; Jessica Stark, World Horse Welfare
  • 4 July 2023: Sarah Carr, Naturewatch Foundation; Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; British Veterinary Association; PDSA
  • 5 September 2023: The Kennel Club; Pets at Home; Pet Industry Federation
  • 5 September 2023: RSPCA; Worcestershire Regulatory Services; Marisa Heath, Local Government and Animal Welfare Group
  • 17 October 2023: Animal and Plant Health Agency; Animal and Plant Health Agency
  • 17 October 2023: Heathrow Animal Reception Centre; Getlink (Eurotunnel); Brittany Ferries; Port of Dover
  • 18 October 2023: IVC Evidensia; Dr Lawrence Newport, Royal Holloway University of London; Slee Blackwell Solicitors; Dr Samantha Gaines, RSPCA
  • 28 November 2023: Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs; Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs