To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what guidance he has issued on pet fairs; and whether he plans to bring forward amendments to the Animal Welfare Bill in relation to pet fairs. (97598)

The Department has not issued any formal guidance on pet fairs.

The Government do not consider it necessary to table any amendments to the Animal Welfare Bill in relation to pet fairs. The Bill will allow pet fairs to be regulated through secondary legislation to be made under clause 13. Any proposals will be subject to wide consultation.