The functions of the Committee are—
(a) to
advise the Minister on any matter relating to the administration or
enforcement of this Act; and
(b) to
consider, and report to the Minister on, legislative proposals affecting
animal welfare; and
(c) to
examine proposed codes of practice relating to animals and report to the
Minister on their likely effect upon animal welfare; and
(ca) to
develop, or assist in developing, codes of practice for animal welfare and to
make recommendations to the Minister as to their adoption under the
regulations; and
(d) to
investigate and report to the Minister on any matters referred by the Minister
to the Committee for advice.