Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Ben Goldsborough Excerpts
Thursday 17th October 2024

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Goldsborough Portrait Ben Goldsborough (South Norfolk) (Lab)
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A constituent in Hethersett sadly lost her 17-week-old puppy Mini to the deadly parvovirus. This devastating disease takes animals’ lives very quickly, but can be held at bay by vaccination. May we have a debate in Government time on the importance of people vaccinating their pet dog, and on the responsibilities of good owners?

Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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My hon. Friend raises an important issue. I am sure that his question will help bring attention to the importance of people getting their dogs vaccinated; I was unaware of the virus. I am sure that it would make a good topic for an Adjournment debate, and he has rightly raised it on the Floor of the House.