Written question asked by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Livestock: Dogs
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will consider increasing the penalties for dog attacks on livestock; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953, the maximum penalty for dog attacks on livestock is a fine of up to £1000. Currently there are no plans to increase this penalty.
As part of addressing dog attacks on livestock, Defra and the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England recently met police forces, and farming and rural interests to discuss the situation. Under the auspices of the National Police Chiefs’ Council five police forces are collaborating to pilot good response practices.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 68893
- Session
- 2016-17
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Dogs Livestock
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- 2017-03-30 15:03:10 +0100
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