Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 11 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will meet the All Party Group on Animal Welfare in order to discuss its recommendations on circus animals; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will meet the All Party Group on Animal Welfare in order to discuss its recommendations on circus animals; and if she will make a statement. [42053] Mr. Morley: The Department is currently consulting widely on the content of a possible Animal Welfare Bill. The consultation includes the issue of animals in circuses. I will be happy to meet the group as part of the consultation process.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 42053; 381 c791W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Animal welfare Circuses Wildlife All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk