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Written question asked by Justin Tomlinson (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 Tuesday, 13 March 2012 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 her Department has made of the merits of introducing compulsory microchipping for dogs.
Answer

The Government will make an announcement shortly on a package of proposals to tackle irresponsible ownership of dogs. In putting this package together, we have considered the benefits of compulsory microchipping of dogs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96281; 542 c163W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Dogs Tagging
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk