§ Mr. Alan MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will list the organizations which(a) departmental officials and(b) ministers are meeting to discuss details of the proposed Animal Welfare Bill, and what matters will be discussed. [83017]
§ Mr. MorleyThe consultation on the proposed Animal Welfare Bill commenced in January 2002. Since that time I have met a wide range of individuals and animal welfare organisations. These meetings are continuing.
We have also organised a series of stakeholder meetings on the Bill. The following organisations have already attended stakeholder meetings:-
- British Egg Industry
- British Poultry Council Ltd
- National Pig Association
- Soil Association
- National Farmers Union
- Farmers Union of Wales
- Meat & Livestock Commission
- Royal Agricultural Society of England;
- Country Land & Business Association (CLA) Countryside Alliance
- Compassion In World Farming British Association for Shooting and Conservation
- Game Conservancy Trust
- Game Farmers Association
- National Gamekeepers Organisation
- Union of Country Sports Workers
- Association for the Study of Reptilia and Amphibia
- Barnet Association of Responsible Dog Owners
- Pro Dogs
- Cat Association of Britain
- Governing Council of the Cat Fancy
- National Mouse Club
- Rabbit Welfare Association
- British Koi-Keepers' Society
- International Herpetological Society
- British Goat Society
- National Association of Registered Petsitters
- Sustainable Users Network
- Society for the Protection of Aviculture
- Hawk Board
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- Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain
- Rona Brown and Associates
- RSPCA
- Animal Defenders
- Captive Animals 1 Protection Society
- Born Free Foundation
- Pet Care Trust
- Cage and Aviary Birds
- Arkgroup
- Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association
- Professional Koi Dealers Association
- Companion Animal Welfare Council
- Farm Animal Welfare Council
- Greyhound Rescue Wales
- National Canine Defence League
- British Greyhound Racing Board
- National Greyhound Racing Club
- Retired Greyhound Trust—Lincoln
- Greyhounds—UK
- British Veterinary Association
- British Small Animal Veterinary Association,
- British Equine Veterinary Association
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- British Veterinary & Zoological Society
- Society of British Greyhound Veterinarians
The following have been invited to future meetings:
- British Horse Society
- International League for the Protection of Horses
- Friends, Families & Travellers Advice & Info Unit
- Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre British Horse Industry
- Confederation
- The Gypsy Council
- National Equine Welfare Council
- Anti-docking Alliance
- Council of Docked Breeds
- The Kennel Club
- Cat Association of Britain
- Association of Chief Police Officers
- Police Federation of England & Wales
- Mike Radford (UoA)
- LACORS
- Chartered Inst of Environmental Health
- Home Office (SOU & PLPU)
- Lord Chancellors Department
- Trading Standards Institute
- Association of Port Health Authorities
- HM Customs & Excise
- National Animal Sanctuary Alliance
- National Federation of Badger Groups
- Safewings
- British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
- Mayhew Animal Home
- The Monkey Sanctuary
- Federation of Zoos
- National Association of Cats and Dogs Homes
- Animal Aid
- Birds First
- League Against Cruel Sports