I held a Zoom meeting today with Cats Protection, the UK's largest feline welfare charity, discuss the urgent need for compulsory microchipping of pet cats.
It is devastating when a beloved pet goes missing – but a chipped cat has a much better chance of finding its way home, and I am delighted to be supporting the charity's work in this important area.
I will be raising the matter with Ministers on their behalf, and look forward to legislation being brought forward in due course.