There will be a DEBATE in Parliament THIS THURSDAY (30th) on the sale of puppies in pet shops. Yesterday we asked everyone to send an email to their MP asking them to attend the debate. Have you received a reply? If you have been sent a reply please paste it in the comments so everyone can see what your MPs position is on this matter. If you have yet to send an email to your MP simply follow the steps below. Step One: Find out who your MP is and their email: http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/ Step Two: All you have to do is copy and paste this email to your MP – SIMPLE :) Dear [MP'S NAME], As my representative in Westminster, I urge you to attend the debate in the Commons Main Chamber this Thursday 30th March, 2017 at 11.30am. There are two vital animal welfare issues being debated: 1: Banning the sale of puppies via third parties 2: Increasing the maximum custodial sentence for animal cruelty Both of these recommendations from the EFRA Committee were recently dismissed by DEFRA which I find deeply disturbing and wholly unsatisfactory. Chairman of the EFRA Committee Neil Parish MP says “Our inquiry into animal welfare highlighted the scale of the puppy trade in the UK. The quality of life of the puppies vary considerably and I believe that banning the third party sale of dogs is essential to improving the condition of dogs sold in the UK. Since the publication of our report, many welfare organisations, such as the RSPCA, have changed their minds on third party sales and agree that there should be a ban. I will be urging the Government to look again at this issue.” I realise that this debate falls on the last day Parliament sits before recess, however I cannot stress enough how much your presence at this debate will be valued by me and fellow constituents who feel strongly about animal welfare. I hope that these issues are also of importance to you personally and to the party you represent. I would be extremely grateful if you would confirm whether you will be attending and that you will be supporting the EFRA recommendations. Yours sincerely, [NAME and ADDRESS]