Maintaining the Highest Levels of Animal Welfare Across the UK

I am proud that the UK already has some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world - and these have increased substantially under this Government. The UK has banned the ivory trade, is increasing sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years, has banned insecticides that may be harmful to bees, made CCTV mandatory in abattoirs, banned microplastics which harm marine life, and is proposing to introduce an independent, statutory body to uphold standards post-Brexit.

That being said there is still more to do.  As a proud cat owner myself, I have become involved with many campaigns in Parliament to help improve animal welfare standards.

Keep up to date with all I have been up to below.

News

Visit to Local Farming Product Business Ambic Equipment Limited

Excellent visit to Ambic Equipment Limited, a world-leading specialist in the development and production of dairy & livestock health management products sold all over the world. Ambic is a fantastic local business based here in Witney.

Pet Theft Survey

Reports of the cruel crime of pet theft are on the rise. And while recent police investigations into pet theft have resulted in numerous raids and arrests, more can be done.

Action for Animals - Animal Welfare Survey

To coincide with the launch of the Government's new Action Plan for Animal Welfare, Robert has launched an Animal Welfare Survey to enable West Oxfordshire residents to share their views. As a pet owner, Robert has campaigned on animal welfare issues since his election to Parliament, deliverin

Robert Welcomes Plans for Future Greener Farming

Robert said: "The Government has just published new details on our future Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELM), which will see farmers paid for their hard work which enhances and protects our environment. "Now we have left the European Union, we have the opportunity to ensure our environment

Robert Visits Bird Aid Sites in Stonesfield and Ditchley

Robert joined Wychwood Bird Aid volunteers recently to visit Bird Aid feeding sites in Stonesfield, and then Ditchley Estate. Volunteers were thrilled to show Robert the rare marsh tits as well as good-sized flocks of farmland birds such as yellowhammers and linnets along the hedgerows of

Robert Hails Introduction of Landmark Environment Bill

Earlier today, the Government introduced the Environment Bill to Parliament. This landmark Bill will tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time, signalling a historic step change in the way we protect and enhance our precious natural environment. The Bill will help ensure th

Robert Produces Information Guide on Going Green

Robert said: "Our environment affects everything – from the air we breathe to the water we drink. But protecting our environment is not only good for our children and grandchildren. It actually helps you save money.

Robert Attends Presentation on Plight of the Tiger

Robert recently attended a presentation on the tiger trade organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for China and led by wildlife conservationist Prerna Singh Bindra. Speaking after the meeting, Robert said: "Together with a group of cross-party colleagues, I attended a disturbing presentatio