I see that the Evironment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee chairwoman thinks that self regulation and much better public information is the way forward.

What planet is she living on? I am over 70 years of age and this trade has been going on ever since I can remember.

The people that ply this trade (and I am not referring to pet shops) I am talking about are those people who breed purely for the money – animal welfare doesn't come into it. It’s greed.

I congratulate those MPs who spoke up for the kittens and puppies and keep up the good work. You have a lot of like-minded people supporting you!

Mrs B Rittman

Somerset Street

Brighton