Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 January 2005. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 January 2005 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to provide guidance to local authorities about (a) the circumstances under which dog control orders should be used and (b) the provision of an appeals mechanism in respect of such orders.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to provide guidance to local authorities about (a) the circumstances under which dog control orders should be used and (b) the provision of an appeals mechanism in respect of such orders. [208348] Alun Michael: Detailed provisions on dog control orders made under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill will be set out in regulations, and we will also issue guidance to local authorities on the use of these orders. There are no provisions in the Bill for appeal against a dog control order, as the intention of the Bill is to simplify procedures for introducing local measures on dogs, allowing controls on dogs to be decided at the local level in light of local circumstances. There will be a requirement for full local consultation before a dog control order is made, and general judicial remedies such as judicial review will continue to be available.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 208348; 429 c848W;429 c852W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Appeals Anti-social behaviour Dogs Environment protection Environment Local government Litter Nuisance
Legislation: Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill 2004/05
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk