A number of constituents have sent me a copy of a
campaign email regarding the Westminster Hall debates on Animal sentience and
also another on Ending Caging. Both debates are on Monday 16 March and I have
them in my diary. I will endeavour to attend them although it is a very busy
day.
Many of you who care about animals will already
know that the care and wellbeing of animals is already something I have taken
an interest in.
I opened the Westminster hall debate on live animal
exports some time ago and was pleased to see this important issue aired.
The UK already has some of the best welfare
standards for animals anywhere in the world and once we have left the EU
current legislation can be reviewed and strengthened wherever there is
need. The matters raised in the two Westminster Hall debates are relevant and I
whilst I will endeavour to attend, in the event that proves impossible I will
be sure to catch up with colleagues for a report.
