Animals
Animals news from UK Parliament.
Lords debates Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
Members discuss draft new law to replace regime for genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Catch up
22 November 2022
Call for UK to press for more action on marine mammals
Call for UK to press for more action on marine mammals
16 November 2022
MPs launch inquiry on species re-introduction
MPs launch inquiry on species re-introduction
04 November 2022
Farmers, processors, retailers and consumers questioned on food price increases
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examine food security
03 November 2022
Experts questioned on animal welfare implications of trade deal with Gulf states
International Trade Committee explores the opportunities and challenges faced by the UK agri-food sector in relation to trade with the Gulf region
24 October 2022
Hearing on sea life deaths off Yorkshire coast
MPs will hold a hearing into the deaths of large numbers of crustaceans off the Yorkshire coast since October 2021.
20 October 2022
MPs question Government inaction on 'cruel' legislation targeting certain dog breeds
MPs question Government inaction on 'cruel' legislation targeting certain dog breeds
03 August 2022
The hunting of dolphins and whales in the Faroe Islands to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to the hunting of dolphins and whales in the Faroe Islands
07 July 2022
The use of real bearskin hats by the Queen's Guards to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to the use of real bearskin hats by the Queen's Guards
06 July 2022
Lords debates the pig farming industry in England
Members discuss the state of the pig farming industry in England on Thursday 16 June
17 June 2022
Use of cages for farmed animals debated by MPs
The petition received more than 109,000 signatures.
15 June 2022
Hunting to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate petitions relating to hunting
21 April 2022
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
08 April 2022
Government failure to tackle labour shortages will shrink food sector permanently, warn MPs
There can be no doubt about the seriousness of the issues facing the food and farming sector, warns EFRA Committee.
06 April 2022
Lords debates five private members’ bills
Members discuss pensions, British Sign Language, game birds, glue traps and approved premises for substance testing. Catch up
28 March 2022