Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 2003. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2003 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what action her Department is taking to encourage the greyhound racing industry to make provisions for dogs when they retire.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what action her Department is taking to encourage the greyhound racing industry to make provisions for dogs when they retire. [100380] Mr. Caborn: While the lead responsibility for the welfare of greyhounds rests with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, we have made clear to the British Greyhound Racing Board our concern that the industry should take proper responsibility for the welfare of retired greyhounds, and support for the action which it has already taken to increase its financial contribution to the Retired Greyhound Trust.

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