§ 64. Mr. Fryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to amend the Protection of Animals Act 1911; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorThe Government have no present plans to amend the Protection of Animals Act 1911. We share the public abhorrence of acts of cruelty against domestic and captive animals, but believe that the existing law deals adequately with these offences.