The Government recognises the difficulty in standing against countries where eating cat and dog meat is culturally accepted and have continued to try to influence those countries. There have often been accusations against countries in Asia of cruel treatment towards animals, and Britain has been clear that there can be no place for cruel or inhumane practices anywhere.
Former Foreign Office Minister, James Duddridge MP, vowed during a debate on the issue last year,
“We will continue to raise these important issues in the most effective way possible, which is not always through megaphone diplomacy, although sometimes speaking loudly is needed. Where it is needed, we are prepared to speak loudly.”
By Patrick McLoughlin on September 08, 2016