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star this property date less than 2014-05-08more like thismore than 2014-05-08
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of property level protection measures on flood insurance premiums. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy remove filter
star this property uin 198264 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2014-05-14more like thismore than 2014-05-14
star this property answer text <p> </p><p>The levels of insurance premiums are commercial decisions taken by individual insurance companies. These will take into account a range of factors and we cannot guarantee that installing property level protection will reduce premiums. However, installing property level protection will reduce the level of damage, distress and disruption associated with flooding for the householder.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is working with the insurance industry to ensure that affordable cover continues to be available.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Cornwall remove filter
star this property answering member printed Dan Rogerson more like this
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less than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Zmore like thismore than 2014-05-14T12:00:00.00Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Dan Rogerson more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2015-03-13more like thismore than 2015-03-13
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Antisocial Behaviour: Noise more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government plans to take to protect residents from persistently noisy neighbours. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy remove filter
star this property uin 227573 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2015-03-19more like thismore than 2015-03-19
star this property answer text <p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Noise Act 1996 already provide local authorities with the necessary powers to tackle problem neighbour noise. This legislation allows local authorities to serve notices to stop the noise and prevent it from happening again.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government has also introduced more effective anti-social behaviour powers under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. One of the powers is the Community Protection Notice which the police and local authorities can use to tackle behaviour that is having a detrimental effect on the quality of life of the community, is persistent or continuing and is unreasonable. In addition, apart from the statutory guidance, the Government has also published an information note highlighting how the new powers can be used to deal with noisy neighbours.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Cornwall remove filter
star this property answering member printed Dan Rogerson more like this
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less than 2015-03-19T11:39:25.063Zmore like thismore than 2015-03-19T11:39:25.063Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Dan Rogerson more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-09-20more like thismore than 2022-09-20
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Pets: Romania more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will (a) reconsider the ban on the commercial import of dogs, cats and ferrets from Romania, and (b) enable imports from agencies that diligently adhere to regulations and public health responsibilities. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy remove filter
star this property uin 51649 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-09-29more like thismore than 2022-09-29
star this property answer text <p>HM Government has made the difficult decision to extend the temporary suspension of commercial cats, dogs, and ferrets (including rescue animals) dispatched or originating from Ukraine, Belarus, Romania, and Poland for a further eight weeks to the 29<sup>th</sup> October 2022.</p><p>We continue to engage with competent authorities in impacted countries, the European Commission, and external partners (including rescue and rehoming charities based here and abroad, veterinary experts and carriers) to gather data and information to enable us to keep the biosecurity risks to Great Britain under review. The measure is under constant review based on the evidence provided and discussion with external partners to ensure it is proportionate to the risks posed.</p><p>HM Government appreciates the work of rescue and rehoming organisations who work to ensure that unwanted and abandoned animals are given the opportunity to find a forever home whilst complying with our animal health and welfare legislation.</p><p>This is a temporary measure, to ensure that we protect our biosecurity at this challenging time. Given the consequences of getting this wrong, I hope you will understand why we are being cautious.</p>
star this property answering member constituency North Cornwall remove filter
star this property answering member printed Scott Mann more like this
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less than 2022-09-29T16:29:23.447Zmore like thismore than 2022-09-29T16:29:23.447Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Scott Mann more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-09-22more like thismore than 2022-09-22
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Dangerous Dogs: Exemptions more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress he has made on the consultation of Breed Specific Legislation (Dangerous Dogs) Act 1991 to exempt dogs that are adaptable to family and pet life. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy remove filter
star this property uin 54514 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-10-11more like thismore than 2022-10-11
star this property answer text <p>Section 1 of The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 prohibits owning or keeping four types of dog: the Pit bull terrier; the Dogo Argentino; the Fila Brasileiro; and the Japanese Tosa.</p><p>HM Government firmly believes that these restrictions play an important part in our overall approach towards tackling dangerous dogs. Any changes to current legislation would require careful consideration to ensure that public safety remains at the heart of the regime.</p><p>Despite the general prohibitions on these types of dogs, there are already exemptions in place to allow individual prohibited dogs to be kept by their owners (or person for the time being in charge) if a court judges that the dog is not a danger to the public safety.</p><p>In its assessment, the court must consider the temperament of the dog and its past behaviour, whether the proposed owner is a fit and proper person, and may consider any other relevant circumstances, such as whether the dog can be kept in a suitable environment. If the court considers these criteria to be met, the dog can be listed on the Index of Exempted Dogs and must be kept under strict conditions, including being on a lead and muzzled in public.</p><p>The Dangerous Dogs Exemption Schemes (England and Wales) Order 2015 also established an interim exemption scheme, which allows prohibited dogs to remain with their owners in advance of a court hearing if the police determine that the dog is not likely to pose a threat to public safety in the meantime. The relevant Chief Officer of Police must be satisfied about the dog's temperament, and the suitability of its owner, for it to be placed on the interim exemption scheme.</p><p>With regards to rehoming exempted dogs, current legislation only permits transfer of keepership of prohibited dogs where the existing keeper has died or is seriously ill. However, case law has confirmed that a person with a pre-existing relationship with the dog may apply to place it on the Index, even if they are not the owner or most recent keeper.</p><p>HM Government must balance the views of those people who want to amend the breed specific legislation with our responsibility to ensure that the public is properly protected from dog attacks. Any changes on rehoming must consider the signals this sends about the acceptability of keeping these types of dogs, which are all kept illegally until they enter the Index of Exempted Dogs.</p>
star this property answering member constituency North Cornwall remove filter
star this property answering member printed Scott Mann more like this
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less than 2022-10-11T08:11:50.107Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-11T08:11:50.107Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Scott Mann more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Horse Racing: Animal Welfare more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government is taking steps to (a) increase regulation and (b) ensure the (i) safety and (ii) welfare of professional racing horses. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy remove filter
star this property uin 59717 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-10-18more like thismore than 2022-10-18
star this property answer text <p>HM Government shares the public's high regard for animal welfare, and we are committed to making the United Kingdom a world leader in the protection of animals. The welfare needs of racehorses, both during their racing lives and afterwards, should be a priority for all involved in the horseracing sector.</p><p>The British Horseracing Authority (BHA), British racing's governing and regulatory body, is responsible for the safety of racehorses at British racecourses. The BHA works alongside the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare to make horseracing as safe as possible.</p><p>We encourage anyone with evidence that a racehorse has suffered unnecessarily to get in touch with the BHA and share their concerns. In the most severe cases of misuse, an individual may be investigated under the 2006 Animal Welfare Act, as well as receiving significant sanctions from the sport.</p><p>HM Government welcomed the creation of the racing industry's Horse Welfare Board (HWB), which was formed in March 2019. The Board includes members from across the racing industry, veterinarians and animal health and welfare experts. The HWB set out a strategic plan to improve the welfare of horses before, during and after their racing careers in its 2020 publication, A Life Well Lived. You can find the publication here: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.britishhorseracing.com%2Fpress_releases%2Fa-life-well-lived-british-racings-horse-welfare-board-publishes-five-year-welfare-strategy%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cpqteam%40defra.gov.uk%7Ceb07cffd20014e2ea77208dab116fcc3%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638017009538805916%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=D43oGsW6A5EDQjK3u%2BS2W05npcffymHth7qCVzKVd2o%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.britishhorseracing.com/press_releases/a-life-well-lived-british-racings-horse-welfare-board-publishes-five-year-welfare-strategy/</a></p><p>My department will continue to meet with the BHA and the HWB to discuss progress on implementing recommendations from the strategy, including the recommendations from the Whip Consultation Report. We will continue to engage with the sector to ensure that the welfare of racehorses remain at the forefront of the BHA's priorities.</p>
star this property answering member constituency North Cornwall remove filter
star this property answering member printed Scott Mann more like this
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less than 2022-10-18T16:31:26.68Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-18T16:31:26.68Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Scott Mann more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept id 13 more like this
unstar this property answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Cats: Animal Welfare more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason cats and kittens do not receive the same level of protections afforded to dogs and puppies in the Kept Animals Bill. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy remove filter
star this property uin 59718 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-10-18more like thismore than 2022-10-18
star this property answer text <p>The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill was reintroduced to the House of Commons in May 2022 and will progress to Report Stage as soon as parliamentary time allows. The Bill includes a number of reforms that apply to the welfare of cats and kittens.</p><p>The Bill includes new restrictions to reduce the number of cats and kittens (as well as dogs and ferrets) that can be moved into Great Britain under the pet travel rules which apply to non-commercial movements. This will prevent unscrupulous traders from exploiting our pet travel rules.</p><p>In August 2021, HM Government launched a consultation on our proposed restrictions to the commercial and non-commercial movement of pets into Great Britain using powers included in the Bill. The consultation sought views on whether maintaining the existing requirements in relation to cats and kittens was the right approach. We are currently analysing the responses to the consultation and will publish a summary in due course. We will continue to work closely with external partners prior to the introduction of the secondary legislation, to ensure that our final measures are well considered and led by the latest evidence.</p><p>The Bill also introduces a new dog abduction offence and a power to extend the offence to include the abduction of other pet animals, including cats, using secondary legislation.</p><p>Our Action Plan on Animal Welfare, published in May 2021, included a number of reforms applicable to cats that do not require primary legislation. For example, we announced in December 2021 that we will introduce compulsory microchipping for all owned cats of 20 weeks and older and we expect to introduce the draft secondary legislation to Parliament by the end of this year.</p><p>During the Commons Committee stage of the Bill last year, the regulation of cat breeding was raised as a consideration. We are currently engaging with external partners to collate data and explore future options.</p>
star this property answering member constituency North Cornwall remove filter
star this property answering member printed Scott Mann more like this
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less than 2022-10-18T16:35:13.747Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-18T16:35:13.747Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Scott Mann more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this