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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2010. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Monday, 8 November 2010 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Breeding

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps she plans to take to ensure that measures suggested by the Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding are implemented by (a) the Kennel Club and (b) breed clubs.
Answer

The Government welcome the establishment of the independent Dog Advisory Council, whose members are currently being appointed. However, it is premature to offer a commitment to facilitate any recommendations that the council may make.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22425; 518 c8W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Animal breeding Dogs
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk