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Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 11 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence Police.


Ministry of Defence;Defence Animal Centre;Ministry of Defence Police

Question
Which (i) regiments and (ii) other section of the armed forces and the MOD Police, are using dog collars that administer electric shocks to the animals; and how many dogs are owned and which electric shock dog collars have been used and are currently being used; and what guidelines MOD have given on use of dog collars that administer electric shocks to the animals. - Includes text of letter from WEE Boreham of Defence Animal Centre and AH Roache of Defence Police Agency.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
285 c31W; 3077;3076;3078
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Armed forces Dogs Ministry of Defence Police Electronic training aids