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Written question asked by Tulip Siddiq (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 April 2023. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Monday, 17 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Pets: Travel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of travel guidance on taking a pet abroad; and if she will update that guidance to include guidance on dogs travelling in airplane cabins.

Answer

We regularly review and update our pet travel guidance based on user feedback.

When travelling to the UK by air, pets travel as manifest cargo to facilitate import checks upon arrival. Only recognised assistance dogs can travel in the cabin of an aircraft when travelling into the UK. Guidance on this is available on GOV.UK Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to Great Britain: Guide and assistance dogs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) When travelling with a pet abroad, pet owners and assistance dogs users should seek guidance from the relevant competent authority and airline.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
176781
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Aviation Dogs Pets Travel
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk