Speaking out against puppy smuggling

Liberal Democrat MP Danny Chambers' Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill would crack down on the import of dogs and cats that are mutilated or heavily pregnant.
It would also give the government power to stop the import of puppies and kittens that are under six months old. Currently the minimum age is 15 weeks. The bill will now go to the House of Lords on its route to becoming law.

Hazel Grove MP Lisa Smart spoke on the Bill, to raise concerns from a number of constituents who were frankly amazed that the practices that the bill proposes to outlaw were not already illegal.