Written question asked by Charlotte Atkins (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 November 1998. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Thursday, 26 November 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: Statement on when he will announce the results of the audit of commercial dog facilities that was announced in July 1997. - Inc announcement that have today laid before Parliament report by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Inspectorate (in the Lib), and ref to section 21 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Answer: Charlotte Atkins: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will announce the results of the audit of commercial dog facilities that was announced in July 1997. [61712] Mr. George Howarth: We have today laid before Parliament a report by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Inspectorate. Copies are available in the Library. This makes a number of recommendations for best-practice in dog facilities. I have asked the Inspectorate to ensure that these recommendations are implemented, as far as is practicable, in all establishments. The recommendations will be incorporated into the Codes of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals-- published under section 21 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986--when the Codes are next revised.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 321 c15W; 61712
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Animal welfare Animal experiments Dogs Scientific Procedures Inspectorate