Written question asked by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 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

Question: (2) what recent discussions she has had with representatives of local authorities on dog control issues;

Answer: DEFRA takes the issue of irresponsible ownership of dogs very seriously and we have made it a priority to deal with the issue. DEFRA has received numerous representations from MPs, peers, stakeholders and individual members of the public on this issue. DEFRA Ministers and officials have met with a range of key stakeholders with an interest in irresponsible dog ownership, including representatives from local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

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