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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2016
Snares

"I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for his support and that of his constituents.

Snares are currently completely legal in only six European countries—Belgium, France, Ireland, Spain, Latvia and the United Kingdom. In all other countries in the EU they are banned, strictly controlled or are not used …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Jul 2016
Snares

"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for pointing that out. I was going to come on to it later. The devolved Assemblies have made far more progress on the matter in recent years in Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as Scotland. Tightening the code of practice is one …..."
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Written Question
Pets: Sales
Thursday 19th November 2015

Asked by: Jim Dowd (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to review the Pet Animals Act 1951.

Answered by George Eustice

Defra is reviewing the Pet Animals Act 1951 as part of a wider review of some of the animal related licensing schemes. We are looking to consult on a set of proposals shortly.


Written Question
Plants: Labelling
Monday 13th July 2015

Asked by: Jim Dowd (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to encourage the clearer labelling of plants, flowers and seeds to inform consumers of the potential risk they pose to cats and dogs.

Answered by George Eustice

Many plants, flowers and seeds pose a risk to cats and dogs and I am very supportive of measures to increase awareness among the public of the dangers, including through voluntary labelling of products by producers and retailers.

Many animal welfare charities also produce advice for pet owners on the risks and help spread the message of the dangers. Pet owners should consult their vet if they suspect their pet has consumed any dangerous or toxic plant product. Vets have access to the Veterinary Poisons Information Service ( http://vpisglobal.com/common-poisons/ ).

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Jun 2011
Wild Animals (Circuses)

"That contribution can best be described idiosyncratic, or idiotic, depending on the point of view taken. To say that it is not about the welfare of animals is either a display of stupidity that is quite mind-numbing or a deliberate attempt not to face up to the heart of the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Jun 2011
Wild Animals (Circuses)

"I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that intervention; I suspect that he might be on to something.

I am puzzled because this is a relatively minor issue: as I say, somewhere between 36 and 40 animals are involved. The hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) quoted the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Jun 2011
Wild Animals (Circuses)

"Indeed. The hon. Member for Romford was being most disingenuous or misinformed, depending on one’s point of view, in saying that there was not a body of evidence based on animal welfare considerations that supports the ban. The argument in favour of a ban is entirely predicated on that. He …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Jun 2011
Wild Animals (Circuses)

"The hon. Gentleman has it exactly right. The speech of the hon. Member for Romford would bear rereading, as they say. Perhaps we can have a prize for anyone who can mine a single fact out of it—but please do not send that to me.

The hon. Member for The …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Jun 2011
Wild Animals (Circuses)

"I agree strongly with my hon. Friend. When we speak to those involved with zoos and aquariums, it is clear that they are looking carefully at the kind of animals that they will and will not exhibit. Large mammals and large carnivores are very much at the top of their …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Jun 2011
Wild Animals (Circuses)

"Well, there are free votes and there are free votes. To paraphrase George Orwell, some of them are more free than others. There is a great deal more to be said on the matter, but unfortunately not by me. I urge Members to support the motion...."
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