Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Harry Greenway (Conservative), on Monday, 27 November 1995, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 64 members in total.

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WELFARE OF DOGS

That this House believes that new measures are needed to improve the welfare of dogs; notes that in 1993-94 over 84,000 dogs were recorded as strays in the United Kingdom and 13,237 of these were put to sleep; believes that more steps could be taken to encourage responsible dog ownership and supports the call be the RSPCA and other animal welfare organisations for permanent identification and registration of dogs by microchipping; notes with concern the poor welfare standards at some puppy farms where conditions are overcrowded and bitches are overbred; believes that the existence of over 40 pieces of legislation relating to dogs often causes confusion over responsibilities; and urges the Government to consider introducing a Bill to consolidate all legislation relating to dogs.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

WELFARE OF DOGS (114A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by David Nicholson (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Wednesday, 13 December 1995. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

at end add `which will take account of the widespread concern and unhappiness with the provisions of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

114 

114A1 

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Animal welfare Dogs

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk