Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Monday, 20 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2008. It was answered by Huw Irranca-Davies (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dogs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the policy of the Forestry Commission is on dog-free car parks; and which car parks are being considered for designation as dog-free.

Answer: [holding answer 23 October 2008]: In association with the Kennel Club the Forestry Commission published its guide, Managing Dogs in the Wood, in March 2007. This advocates the promotion of car parks that are attractive and well suited to dog walkers in order to reduce the potential for conflict with other interests. The Forestry Commission has no plans to designate car parks as dog-free but access to some other areas by dogs is actively discouraged, for example in children's play areas.

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