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Commons · Question 87477 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 18 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance his Department has provided to local authorities on the investigation of injuries sustained by companion animals during commercial grooming appointments.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 18 Nov 2025

The Department has not provided any guidance to local authorities on the investigation of injuries sustained by companion animals during commercial grooming appointments. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 anyone in control of animals must protect them fro...