A question on #AnimalWelfare tabled by Dr Luke Evans on 11-06-2025 has been answered by Daniel Zeichner.

Heading: Animal Welfare
Question ID: 1811637
UIN: 59100
House: Commons
Date tabled: 2025-06-11
Asking Member ID: 4781
Asking Member display name: Dr Luke Evans
Asking Member handle: drlukeevans
Asking Member Twitter reference: @drlukeevans
Member interest: false
Question text: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with (a) animal sanctuaries and (b) rescue and rehoming centres on the challenges faced in providing for the welfare needs of animals.
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Date answered: 2025-06-17
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Is correcting answer: false
Answering Member ID: 4382
Answering Member display name: Daniel Zeichner
Answering Member handle: danielzeichner
Answering Member Twitter reference: @danielzeichner
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Answer text: Defra regularly engages with a range of stakeholders with an interest in animal welfare, including charities and regulatory agencies. We continue to explore opportunities to improve coordination and information sharing where appropriate.
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Answering body ID: 13
Answering body name: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tweeted: true