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Written question asked by Simon Reevell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 February 2012. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 March 2012 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 how soon after the publication of the research into electric dog collars an announcement on her Department's policy on the use of such collars will be made.
Answer

The findings of the research into the effects of electronic training devices on dogs are not due to be published until the spring. It is not possible to say at this stage when an announcement will be made, as we do not yet know what the research's analysis will conclude.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96538; 541 c435W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Dogs Electronic training aids
Link
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