North East Hertfordshire MP Sir Oliver Heald has welcomed the launch of a consultation on ending the export of live animals for fattening and slaughter.
The UK Government and the Welsh Government will be consulting to end live animal exports for slaughter and fattening where the journeys begin or transit through England or Wales, as well as consulting on other improvements to animal welfare in transport more generally. The public consultation, launching on the 3rd December, delivers on the Government's manifesto commitment to end excessively long journeys for animals going for slaughter or fattening.
Commenting, Sir Oliver said: " I welcome this consultation, which my constituents have been waiting for. It is an important step towards the UK continuing to be a world leader in animal welfare."
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