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<p>Defra regularly engages with relevant stakeholders, on tackling the illegal pet
trade, including prohibiting the import of puppies and kittens under the age of six
months.</p><p> </p><p>The Government supports the Private Members’ Bill, Animal Welfare
(Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, introduced by Selaine Saxby MP on restricting
the importation and non-commercial movement of pets. The Bill will contain powers
that will enable future regulations for commercial and non-commercial movements of
pets into the United Kingdom including prohibiting the import of puppies under six
months old. By its very nature, it is difficult to assess the full extent of the illegal
pet trade. The measures in the Bill will close loopholes exploited by unscrupulous
traders, help reduce the low welfare movement of pets into Great Britain and crack
down on the illegal smuggling of dogs and puppies.</p>
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