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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 January 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 January 2007. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Thursday, 1 February 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what standards are set out for kennelling facilities at police stations in England and Wales; and which body is responsible for ensuring that such standards are met.
Answer

Police dogs are generally kennelled by their individual dog handler to the standards set by each police force. While central standards are not set for police kennelling facilities, police forces follow local authority guidance and animal welfare standards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111835; 456 c521W;456 c523W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Dogs Police
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk