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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 November 2011. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Monday, 12 December 2011 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Tagging

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the case for compulsory micro-chipping of dogs.
Answer

The Government are considering a range of measures to deal with dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog ownership. One of the proposals under consideration is the compulsory micro-chipping of dogs. We have made it a priority to look at the complex issue of dangerous dogs and will shortly announce measures to tackle them and make our streets safer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
80463; 537 c466W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Dogs Tagging
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk