§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what research his Department has conducted into the possible link between animal abuse and child abuse; and if he will make a statement. [116933]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Home Office is not currently conducting any research on the links between animal abuse and child abuse. However, we have recently become aware of some research in the United States of America on this subject and are considering that evidence with care.