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Written question asked by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 February 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 February 2018 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 February 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Animal Breeding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many dog breeders will require a licence under the forthcoming animal establishments licensing regime.

Answer

My department estimated in the impact assessment that around 4,950 dog breeders will need licences under the new regulatory scheme up from around 600 at present.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126801
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Animal breeding Licensing Dogs
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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