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Proceeding contribution from Elliot Colburn (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 5 December 2022. It occurred during e-petition debate on Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.


Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill

I absolutely agree with the right hon. Gentleman. I have certainly had that correspondence, and I am sure many colleagues will speak about the level of correspondence they have received from their constituents who feel so passionately that live animal exports are a cruel practice that should not be taking place.

Next, I want to move on to puppy smuggling. We have had debates in the Chamber about that topic and, as many colleagues will be aware, campaigners have been calling to an end to puppy smuggling and other dubious practices for many years. It has been debated, Ministers have answered parliamentary questions, there has been a major Committee inquiry and multiple drop-in events and campaign emails have been organised on the subject.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
724 c3WH 
Session
2022-23
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Animal welfare Animals Conservation Circuses Licensing Dogs Exports Imports Northern Ireland Parliamentary scrutiny Primates Standards Timetabling of bills Theft Zoos Smuggling Tagging Livestock worrying
Legislation
Zoo Licensing Act 1981
Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill 2021-22 to 2022-23
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk