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Written question asked by Natascha Engel (Labour) on Friday, 2 September 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 September 2011. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Cats: Electric Shock Equipment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what research her Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on electronic training aids for cats.
Answer

We are currently evaluating recent research on the use of electronic training collars for dogs before making any decisions on whether to introduce any legislative proposals relating to such devices. The research is expected to be published before the end of the year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70107; 535 c731W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Electronic Training Aids
Monday, 5 March 2012
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Cats Electronic training aids
Link
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