A number of constituents have sent me a campaign email
entitled, " Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill."
I have previously commented on this but set out my view
afresh in view of the recent Queens Speech where new legislation is referenced.
As an animal lover myself and with a family who have
always owned dogs and also horses at one point, it remains a mystery to me why
anyone should mistreat animals. Those that do should be brought to justice and
dealt with accordingly.
The government's plans to introduce tougher prison
sentences has not been forgotten and recent legislation was passed regarding
circus performing animals. Progress is being made.
Because so many of you have expressed concern and in line
with my own views on these matters I will make a point of raising these issues
with Ministers again.
