Bill · started in the Commons

Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

A Bill to make provision for and in connection with restricting the importation and non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 December 2023 by Selaine Saxby (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 6 Dec 2023
  2. 2nd reading Commons 15 Mar 2024

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 31 May 2024.