Written question asked by Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 November 2009. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 2009 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Dogs: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when he expects the research project commissioned by his Department on the effects of electronic training aids on the welfare of dogs to be completed; how much the research has cost; when he expects to announce his decision on the regulation of the use of electric shock collars; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

It has not been possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

499 c617-8W; 299546

Session

2008-09

Subjects

Dogs Electronic training aids

Link

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