§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) what steps she plans to take to ensure high standards in animal sanctuaries; [122652]
(2) if she will make it a requirement for animal sanctuaries to be licensed. [122653]
§ Mr. BradshawThis Department is currently working on an Animal Welfare Bill. Under the new legislation it is proposed to licence animal sanctuaries and to apply a statutory code of practice that will set a minimum standard of welfare for animals in sanctuaries.