HC Deb 19 January 1984 vol 52 cc279-80W
17. Mr. Ioan Evans

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is now able to announce a date when he will introduce legislation to deal with animal cruelty.

Mr. Mellor

We shall be introducing legislation to replace the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876 as soon as parliamentary time permits.

Mr. Heddle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is yet able to announce the date when the Government are proposing to introduce legislation to amend the Cruelty to Animals Act 1876.

Mr. Mellor

We shall introduce legislation as soon as parliamentary time permits.

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