Written question asked by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 2000. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects to receive the report of the Dog Identification Working Group; when he plans to respond to that report; and if he plans to publish the report and his responses thereto.

Answer: Mr. Browne: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to receive the report of the Dog Identification Working Group; when he plans to respond to that report; and if he plans to publish the report and his responses thereto. [134363] Mr. Hill: I met the Dog Identification Group on 6 September where they formally presented me with their report. I agreed to consider the group's recommendations and at this stage I am minded to consult interested bodies on the content of the report and to place a copy on the Department's website. I will make a further announcement soon on the next course of action.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c448W; 134363
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Dogs Electronic tagging Identification Dog Identification Working Group
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk