Written question asked by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2006.

Animal Welfare: Electric Shock Collars

Question: Whether they have made an assessment of the quality of the study on electric shock collars by Matthijs B H Schilder and Joanne A M van der Borg; if so, what is that assessment; and whether further research on electric shock collars is necessary.

Answer: I understand that the study to which the noble Baroness refers is entitled Training dogs with the help of the shock collar: short and long term behavioural effects. Defra has considered the results of this study but found thatthey do not provide a sufficient basis to underpin government policy. We consider that further research in this area is necessary as a matter of priority to enable a decision to be made on whether there is a need for regulation. I also refer the noble Baroness to the Answer given in the other place on 25 July 2006 (Official Reportcol. 1482W).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8027; 686 c160-1WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Electric Shock Collars
Tuesday, 25 July 2006
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Animal welfare Dogs Training Research Electronic training aids
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