Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill 2022-23
A briefing on the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023

A debate will be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm on Monday 7 June 2021 on three petitions on subjects concerning animal welfare: Shark finning, puppy imports and ear cropping. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee, and the debate wlll be opened by Elliot Colburn MP.
Commons Library debate pack: Animal welfare plans (358 KB , PDF)
The three e-petitions to be debated are number 300535 on the trade in shark fins, number 326261 on the import of puppies, and number 574305 on the cropping of dogs’ ears.
These three subjects relate to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ Action Plan for Animal Welfare, published on 12 May 2021.
This debate pack provides background information and useful links.
Commons Library debate pack: Animal welfare plans (358 KB , PDF)
A briefing on the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on Tuesday 21 March on energy support for farms. The debate will be opened by Carla Lockhart MP.
The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill is a Private Member’s Bill which has been put forward by Angela Richardson. and has Government support. Remaining stages of the Bill in the House of Commons will take place on 17 March 2023.