Bob Seely, the Isle of Wight's MP, met with Minister Mark Spencer to discuss the Savannah cat trade.
Mr Seely has submitted amendments to the Government's Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, in collaboration with the Island-based Wildheart Trust, to outlaw the breeding and import of Savannah cats (a hybrid breed of wild and domestic cat).
Following this meeting, Mr Seely said: “Mark and I talked through the importance of the amendment. He understands that breeding domestic and non-domestic cats is a cruel practice and that Savannahs, beautiful as they are, are unsuitable household pets.
"Savannahs are, essentially, wild animals. A domestic lifestyle does not suit them. Savannahs are often abandoned by their owners when they realise this. Regardless, social media has helped to grow the Savannah trade.
"I want to make sure cats have the right protections in place and this amendment will help to achieve that."
The Island's MP has previously written to ministers and the leaders of parliament's animal welfare groups, asking them to support his amendments, which has already gained cross-party support; 13 MPs from four parties have signed both amendments.
The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill is currently awaiting its Report Stage in the House of Commons.
