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Written question asked by Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 November 2009. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 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 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 electronic shock collars; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The research project on electronic training aids for dogs is due to be completed at the end of February 2010. The cost of the research project will be £469,000. We will not be able to announce any decision on the future use of such devices until the results of the research have been peer-reviewed, and we have had the time to fully consider the results.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c137-8W; 301024
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Dogs Electronic training aids
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk