Welcome to the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) website. APGAW is an all-party parliamentary group made up of MPs, Peers and associate animal welfare organisations. We aim to promote and further the cause of animal welfare by all means available to the Parliaments at Westminster and in Europe. You can visit the APGAW Wales website by clicking here.

The Group has over 90 political members, from both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, representing the UK´s main political parties.

This site contains information on the Groups work including details on how organisations and politicians can join APGAW. If you require further information or want to pass on your comments or concerns to the Group you can email Marisa on admin@apgaw.org or call on 07736 899 547.

Next meeting

The next meeting will take place on 12th May 2009 at 6pm. Associate members will be notified in advance by email. Please email admin@apgaw.org for more details.

APGAW sets up Pedigree Dog Welfare Group

APGAW has drawn together 12 cross-party politicians to carry out an investigation into the welfare of pedigree dogs amidst claims that inbreeding has caused the spread of hereditary diseases and other welfare implications. The Group will be collecting written and oral evidence from interested parties which will include welfare organisations, breeders and veterinary scientists. The report will establish what the problems are and will include recommendations from the members on improvements.

APGAW publishes Greyhound Inquiry Report

APGAW´s 6-month inquiry into the welfare issues surrounding racing greyhounds in England has now come to an end.  A copy of the final report of the inquiry can be found under reports and publications.  Please direct any inquiries to Marisa Heath on 07736 899 547 or admin@apgaw.org.

Website last updated: 03/12/2007

In 2005, Eric Martlew MP for Carlisle was elected as Chair of APGAW. Eric remains currently remains as Chair in 2009 having been re-elected at the 20th January AGM.