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Written question asked by Matt Vickers (Conservative) on Friday, 1 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. It was answered by Trudy Harrison (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her expected timescale is for debating the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023 in the House of Commons.

Answer

We remain committed to introducing a ban on electronic collars controlled by hand-held devices that deliver an electric shock to cats or dogs. Parliamentary business will be scheduled and announced in the usual way.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
197219
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Animal welfare Dogs Cats Electronic training aids
Legislation
Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk