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Cats: Animal Welfare

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to meet with animal welfare organisations to discuss the promotion of responsible cat ownership and sourcing.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
12 Jan 2026
Target answer date
14 Jan 2026
Answer
21 Jan 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 12 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to meet with animal welfare organisations to discuss the promotion of responsible cat ownership and sourcing.

  2. 14 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 21 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    The department maintains regular contact with key stakeholders on companion animal welfare issues. This includes the Canine and Feline Sector Group, which brings together leading welfare charities, veterinary bodies, trade associations and representatives...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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