All 1 Debates between Giles Watling and Baroness Hayman of Ullock

Wed 10th Jul 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill
Commons Chamber

2nd reading: House of Commons & Programme motion: House of Commons

Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill

Debate between Giles Watling and Baroness Hayman of Ullock
2nd reading: House of Commons & Programme motion: House of Commons
Wednesday 10th July 2019

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Giles Watling Portrait Giles Watling (Clacton) (Con)
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Do the hon. Lady’s comments about the welfare of animals also apply to animals that are bred for slaughter?

Baroness Hayman of Ullock Portrait Sue Hayman
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All animals need to be looked after to the best of human ability and should not be abused. We need the highest standards possible in slaughterhouses and abattoirs.

The Opposition welcome the Bill and will support it today.