The MP highlighted the significant impact of the covid-19 pandemic on kennels and catteries, which offer accommodation to pets year-round but faced restrictions due to travel limitations. She noted that unlike other businesses, kennels and catteries did not quickly recover post-lockdowns as international travel remained restricted. The Dodding couple's establishment in Hyndburn is an example of a business affected, leading them to set up the UK Alliance of Catteries and Kennels advocating for industry support. She read their email outlining issues such as lack of standard industrial classification codes, inconsistent discretionary funding from councils, inaccurate regulatory lists maintained by local authorities, and proposed solutions like creating a new sub-category in SIC codes and establishing a centralised professional body to issue licences and maintain accurate business listings.