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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 2011. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 November 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 steps she has taken to increase the numbers of dogs which are micro-chipped.
Answer

The Government support voluntary microchipping of dogs. DEFRA Ministers and officials are currently engaged with key stakeholders from wider government, the police, animal welfare and dog keeping organisations about how to promote more responsible dog ownership and tackle dangerous dogs. One of the proposals under consideration is the compulsory microchipping of dogs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
80722; 536 c308W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Dogs Tagging
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk