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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 November 2009. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 2 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Quarantine

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many representations he has received requesting special dispensation to enable Darcy, the Essex Fire and Rescue Service rescue dog, to be released from quarantine; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Six parliamentary questions have been asked by two Members of Parliament this month on the quarantining of rescue dogs. To date we have received eight letters from Members, two letters from people directly related to this case, and five specific representations from members of the public. DEFRA has also received 172 declarations of support for the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service "Free Darcy" campaign.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c676W; 297007
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Dogs Quarantine
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk