I am grateful to the Minister for the clarification she has given, but let me be clear that, in my speech, I was absolutely defending the need for this Bill in the context of the potential change in the law in relation to six-month sentences, which I think strengthens the need for this legislation. That is all I will say.
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Angela C Smith
(Independent (affiliation))
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 July 2019.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill.
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