To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many individuals were prosecuted for neglect of animals resulting from leaving animals in confined and hot spaces for a prolonged period in each of the last two years; and what average fine was issued for those convicted in such cases. (285070)

It is not possible to separately identify the number of persons proceeded against at magistrates courts and found guilty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 at all courts in England and Wales for neglect of animals left in confined and hot spaces for a prolonged period¹.

¹ From data held by the Ministry of Justice.