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Written question asked by Angela C Smith (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 24 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Education: Animal Welfare

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans he has to bring forward legislative proposals to introduce education in schools to promote responsible dog ownership.

Answer

There are no plans to introduce responsible dog ownership into the curriculum for schools. The Government has committed to no further changes to the National Curriculum this Parliament. Schools have the autonomy to teach responsible pet ownership if they wish to.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4959
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Animal welfare Education Dogs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk