Written questions

Animal Welfare: Standards

Commons · Question 11611 · Tabled 22 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to support local authorities in upholding animal welfare standards.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 30 Jun 2026

Local authorities are key operational partners responsible for enforcing animal welfare legislation, alongside delivering services such as licensing and the management of stray dogs. This Government works closely with local authorities and other partners ...