Sale of Puppies and Kittens Debate

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Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Matthew Offord

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Sale of Puppies and Kittens

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Non-league Football
Thursday 4th September 2014

(10 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Flello Portrait Robert Flello
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I will work from left to right.

Matthew Offord Portrait Dr Matthew Offord (Hendon) (Con)
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I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate. Does he agree that the rise of the internet has led us to people buying puppies and kittens online, which are certainly being transported around the country? That is where the problem lies, and we need greater regulation.

Robert Flello Portrait Robert Flello
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I do not think that is the only problem. As I will go on to say, that is one of the problems, but not one I am seeking to address today.

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