Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 November 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 11 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What estimate his Department has made of the cost of introducing an identification system for domestic dogs and cats; and what assessment he has made of the feasibility of introducing such a scheme.

Answer: Mr. Dykes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate his Department has made of the cost of introducing an identification system for domestic dogs and cats; and what assessment he has made of the feasibility of introducing such a scheme. [3066] Mr. Clappison: Under the Control of Dogs Order 1992, dogs, other than certain types of working dogs, must wear a collar and identification when in a public place. The Government have no plans either to change this requirement or to introduce any general requirements for the identification of dogs and cats.

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