All 1 Debates between Michael Fabricant and Robert Flello

Sale of Puppies and Kittens

Debate between Michael Fabricant and Robert Flello
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 am grateful to the hon. Gentleman because, absolutely, this is about ensuring not only that the dog is suitable for the family, but that the family is suitable for the dog. That is important.

Michael Fabricant Portrait Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)
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I am delighted that the hon. Gentleman, who of course is from Staffordshire, has secured this debate. It might seem an odd comparison, but we have been very conscious recently of baby Ashya’s separation from his parents in Spain. Is not the crux of this issue the separation of young puppies and kittens from their parents at such an early age? Is not that the cruel element?

Robert Flello Portrait Robert Flello
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It is certainly one of the cruel elements, but as I will elaborate, there are many other cruel elements.