Commitment to consult on legislation to extend the framework for the licensing of activities involving animals • How much progress has been made towards the Scottish Government’s commitment to consult on legislation to extend the framework for the licensing of activities involving animals, and what specific activities are being considered for licensing; Further information Regarding our consultation on extending the scope of The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 to other animal activities, I can confirm that the consultation launched on 4 July 2023 and will close on 26 September 2023.