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Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 December 1998. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, by whom the dog-training manuals used by police dog units are compiled; and how often they are updated. - Includes ref to Police Dog Training and Care Manual.
Answer

Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department by whom the dog-training manuals used by police dog units are compiled; and how often they are updated. [63078] Mr. Boateng: The current edition of the Police Dog Training and Care Manual was drawn up by members of the Home Office Standing Advisory Committee on Police Dogs and was issued to all forces in 1996. Earlier this year, the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) General Policing Committee's Police Dog Sub- Committee took over the work of the Home Office Standing Advisory Committee, including responsibility for revision of the Manual. The Manual is a standing agenda item at each meeting of the ACPO Police Dog Sub-Committee and amendments are made as and when necessary. Several amendments have been made since it was issued.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63078; 322 c211W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Animal welfare Codes of practice Association of Chief Police Officers Dogs Police Training