Written Question · S2W-03116 · Session 2
What contribution it makes to the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) to assist with its work in enforcing th…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what contribution it makes to the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) to assist with its work in enforcing the law and assisting the prosecution of cases in relation to cruelty and neglect of animals.
The answer
Animal Health Inspectors fromlocal authority trading standards departments and the State Veterinary Service arethe statutory agencies responsible for enforcing animal welfare legislation in Scotland.
The Scottish Executive does, therefore, not make any financial contribution to the SSPCA for thework it undertakes in assisting to enforce animal welfare legislation and prosecutionin cases of alleged cruelty or neglect.
The Scottish Executive does, therefore, not make any financial contribution to the SSPCA for thework it undertakes in assisting to enforce animal welfare legislation and prosecutionin cases of alleged cruelty or neglect.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-03116 by reference.