Brexit 'affecting progress' on animal welfare legislation, admits Minister

The Environment, Food & Agriculture Minister says the workload surrounding Brexit has affected progress on new animal welfare legislation.

Geoffrey Boot MHK made the comments as part of a written response to a question regarding a proposed new Animal Welfare Bill in the House of Keys earlier this week.

He added Brexit is the current priority, but looks forward to introducing a new bill to 'safeguard the welfare of companion animals on the Island that we can all be proud of'.

His statement was in reply to a query on the subject from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper.