Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Rutley and Andrew Griffiths

Thursday 21st February 2019 Commons Chamber

[David Rutley]

There are strict penalties available already, but we will be strengthening sentences for real attempts at animal cruelty from six months to five years. We are just waiting for the right time and legislative vehicle to do that. I know that in Northern Ireland there are already strong standards in place.

[Andrew Griffiths (Burton) (Con)]

3. What steps he is taking to tackle serious and organised waste crime.