All 1 Debates between Robert Flello and Bill Wiggin

Sale of Puppies and Kittens

Debate between Robert Flello and Bill Wiggin
Thursday 4th September 2014

(10 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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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.

Bill Wiggin Portrait Bill Wiggin (North Herefordshire) (Con)
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It is extremely important after this debate that we get it right, but I am concerned that good people whose bitches have puppies are not demonised like those who exploit puppy trading and abuse the good nature of people who want a dog. Going to a reputable person is probably where the problem lies.

Robert Flello Portrait Robert Flello
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Going to a reputable person is actually part of the solution. To return to the point made by the hon. Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Jake Berry), a responsible, decent breeder who wants to ensure that the right person gets the dog will have invested a lot of time and money into raising those puppies, and they are being undercut by unscrupulous breeders who care nothing for the animals.