Thank you to Lorraine Platt, co-founder of the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation, for meeting with me recently to discuss the Foundation’s work in calling for the ban of live exports and protecting puppies and kittens from smuggling.
The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation are raising awareness for the need to pass legislation to ban live exports from Great Britain for slaughter or fattening, restrict the number of dogs, cats and ferrets that can be brought into Great Britain via non-commercial vehicle, and make dog abduction a specific offence.
According to a 2022 Savanta public poll, 86% of the public support measures to end the illegal puppy trade, 76% support a ban on imports of dogs with cropped ears, and 81% support measures to make dog theft a specific offence.
I am delighted to support these calls to ban live exports and end puppy and kitten smuggling, which already have such widespread public support. It is important that we deliver on all aspects of the Kept Animals Bill and quickly legislate to ensure animals will not suffer as a result.
