Animals: Imports
2026-06-16 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 11025 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her department has made of allowing exemptions in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill to allow responsible rescue work of dogs and other animals
Answer
As outlined in the manifesto, this Government is committed to ending puppy smuggling. That is why Defra was pleased to support the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025. This Act gives the Government powers to prevent the supply of lo...