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Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 2021. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Poaching: Animal Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to amend the Game Act 1831 to enable the police to recover the kennelling costs incurred where dogs have been seized.

Answer

The Government is aware of various proposals which have been made to amend the Game Act. and will continue its discussions with all those concerned, whilst considering what further action could be taken.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
174345
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Animal housing Costs Dogs Poaching
Legislation
Game Act 1831
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk