Animal Welfare Bill

I very much support the amendment. I am conscious of the fact that my noble friend Lord Lipsey has made significant improvement. But the information that I receive from time to time suggests that the welfare of retired greyhounds, in particular, is entirely inadequate. There are a lot of ruthless owners and ruthless disposals of greyhounds, and great carelessness in the continued well-being of many greyhounds once they finish racing. That issue has not been properly addressed by the greyhound racing authorities.