I thinks you are right this applies currently to only England the reason I say this I have been in contact with an organisation which operates under the Welsh Assmbly and they have not recieved a similar letter from their W/A.
Perhaps I am cynical but if I were DEFRA tactically I would not...
I have read the DEFRA letter fully as it is published on another forum in full and I have noted the following passage –
"Breed Societies will continue to be recognized by Government to fulfill their important studbook governance and breed preservation roles. They will also be...