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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2009. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Electric Shock Equipment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will consider the merits of the effects of imposing restrictions on the advertising of electric shock training devices.
Answer

The Government have no plans at present to restrict or ban the advertising, sale or use of electronic training aids for animals. We are waiting for the results of DEFRA-funded research before making any decision as to whether to restrict or ban the use of such devices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
487 c1080-1W; 251077
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Dogs Electronic training aids
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk