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Debate between Stephen Timms and Angela Smith
Thursday 17th January 2019

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephen Timms Portrait Stephen Timms (East Ham) (Lab)
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2. When he plans to bring forward legislative proposals for maximum five-year sentences for the most serious crimes of animal cruelty.

Angela Smith Portrait Angela Smith (Penistone and Stocksbridge) (Lab)
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11. When he plans to bring forward legislative proposals for maximum five-year sentences for the most serious crimes of animal cruelty.

David Rutley Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (David Rutley)
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The Government will introduce the necessary legislation to increase the maximum penalty for animal cruelty from six months’ imprisonment to five years’ imprisonment as soon as parliamentary time allows.

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