Asked by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
Question to the Leader of the House:
To ask the Leader of the House, whether the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill will (a) return to Parliament before the end of the 2022-23 Session or (b) be carried over into Session 2023-24.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt - Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
We have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and we continue to strengthen these even further. Since 2010 we have:
We recognise the strong support for getting provisions in the Kept Animals Bill onto the statute book and we are fully committed to delivering our manifesto commitments on animal welfare. All future business will be announced in the usual way.
Asked by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
Question to the Leader of the House:
To ask the Leader of the House, with reference to the Written Statement of 26 October 2017, HCWS199 on Opposition Day Debates, if she will adopt the approach taken by her predecessor that when a motion tabled by an Opposition party has been approved by the House, the relevant Minister will respond to the resolution of the House by making a statement no more than 12 weeks after the debate.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt - Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
It is vital that the Government sets out its position on matters and this is usually done during the debate, in particular in the Minister’s closing remarks that respond to the points that have been raised. The Government will always listen carefully to the views of the House and will continue to make regular oral or written statements to announce policy developments, provide updates and respond to events.
Asked by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
Question to the Leader of the House:
To ask the Leader of the House, with reference to her oral contribution of 23 February, Official Report column 329, if she will review the procedures for scrutiny of delegated legislation in this House.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt - Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
The Government is fully committed to a strong parliament that effectively scrutinises legislation. However, the procedures and processes of the House, including those for the scrutiny of legislation, are ultimately a matter for the House and any change should be carefully considered, often following the recommendations of the Procedure Committee. Should the Procedure Committee choose to look further at the scrutiny process for delegated legislation, the Government will of course consider any recommendations carefully.