Paddy Tipping supports animal welfare bill

Paddy Tipping made a lengthy speech in support of improved animal welfare, one of his key political interests.

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Can't fault anything he puts forward, it's about time we tightened up laws on animal cruelty, particularly in the area of mistreatment of pets which is notoriously difficult to prosecute and attracts what seem to be to be derisory penalties. However, I think it's time that a bit more attention was turned to permitted farming practices, which affects so many more animals than many of the classic animal welfare issues such as hunting, circuses and pet maltreatment.