Meetings
P-06-1200 Make horse tethering, with or without shelter, illegal and an act of cruelty in Wales
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Meeting: 07/03/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 4)
4 P-06-1200 Make horse tethering, with or without shelter, illegal and an act of cruelty in Wales
Supporting documents:
- Cover sheet, item 4
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- Correspondence from the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, 03 February 2022, item 4
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Minutes:
The Committee noted that the Minister has provided more detail on how they plan to progress with their animal welfare commitments, including improving the training and skills of local authority enforcement officers and that the Welsh Government are working with enforcement agencies, animal welfare organisations and intend to consult on their priorities. The Committee therefore agreed to close the petition and thank the petitioner.
Meeting: 10/01/2022 - Petitions Committee (Item 5)
5 P-06-1200 Make horse tethering, with or without shelter, illegal and an act of cruelty in Wales
Supporting documents:
- Cover sheet, item 5
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- Correspondence from Blue Cross, 30 November 2021, item 5
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- Correspondence from the RSPCA Cymru, 03 December 2021, item 5
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Minutes:
The Committee agreed to write back to the Welsh Government to share the concerns and suggestions raised by RSPCA Cymru and Blue Cross and seek clarification regarding whether there are any arrangements to financially support enforcement to implement legislation and regulations in this area.
Meeting: 01/11/2021 - Petitions Committee (Item 2)
2 P-06-1200 Make horse tethering, with or without shelter, illegal and an act of cruelty in Wales
Supporting documents:
- Research Brief, item 2
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- Correspondence from the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, 27 September 2021, item 2
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- Correspondence from the Petitioner, 18 October 2021, item 2
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Minutes:
The Committee noted that the Minister’s response states that horses are afforded protection through legislation in Wales and concerns should be reported to the local authority. However the Committee noted that while horses are afforded protection through legislation in Wales, the petitioner expresses serious concern about the lack of enforcement.
The Committee therefore agreed to seek further information from Animal Welfare organisations regarding this practice in Wales and any concerns about enforcement of the law.