Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Rutley and Peter Aldous

Thursday 9th May 2019 Commons Chamber

[David Rutley]

We work closely with Natural England and the Home Office to see how we can tackle these issues. Operational plans are in place with fire services as well.

[Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con)]

10. What plans his Department has to develop and resource a recovery plan for seabirds.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Rutley and Peter Aldous

Thursday 21st February 2019 Commons Chamber

[David Rutley]

I know my hon. Friend is a strong campaigner on this issue. The Government strongly recommend that cat owners get their cat microchipped and keep their records up to date. I am pleased that the proportion of cats that are microchipped has grown in recent years. Lost and stray cats do not pose the same public safety risks as dogs. As a result, our focus should be on publicising the benefits of microchipping rather than making it compulsory at this particular time.

[Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con)]

5. What plans he has for fisheries policy after the UK leaves the EU.