John Hayes MP: written questions 2024

Written questions

• AntisemitismMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 14More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to tackle antisemitism in the United Kingdom.

  Answer: Antisemitism has absolutely no place in our society, and tackling antisemitism is a top priority for this Government. This Government continues to fund the Community Security Trust, supporting their vital work in protecting Jewish communities. This includ...

  Answered 26 Jul 2024

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• Cats: Animal BreedingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 13More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ban the breeding of cats which are predisposed to conditions that cause pain and suffering.

  Answer: Under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (the Regulations), anyone in the business of breeding and selling cats as pets needs to have a valid licence issued by their local authority. Licensees must me...

  Answered 23 Jul 2024

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• Cats: SmugglingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 12More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to prevent kitten smuggling into the United Kingdom.

  Answer: The Government is committed to introducing the most ambitious boost in animal welfare in a generation. We are considering the most effective ways to deliver this and will be setting out next steps in due course.

  Answered 23 Jul 2024

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