Extract from Westminster Hall debate on Pet Theft - Oct 19
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 07:45
Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con):...I understand from
the Secretary of State that the response to the call for evidence
on cat microchipping, which closed on 4 January, has been held up
due to covid-19. While I understand that, I also call for all
possible speed, because during lockdown people have been so much
more reliant on their pets for company, as has been mentioned. My
own mother-in-law, who lives in Wales, often only has her pet Jess
for company. We Zoom as much as we...Request free trial
(South East Cornwall) (Con):...I understand from
the Secretary of State that the response to the call for evidence
on cat microchipping, which closed on 4 January, has been held up
due to covid-19. While I understand that, I also call for all
possible speed, because during lockdown people have been so much
more reliant on their pets for company, as has been mentioned. My
own mother-in-law, who lives in Wales, often only has her pet Jess
for company. We Zoom as much as we can, but it is
Jess who has been there for her as a constant companion in the
covid world. Jess means so much the whole family, which is why I am
pleased that the Secretary of State has reported that the
Government are moving the situation along in the next three months
with the consultation...
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