Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2024. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Roads: Accidents
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department is taking steps to tackle the number of road accidents involving cats.
- Answer
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A focus for this Government is to make roads safer for all users, which will in turn reduce the risk to all animals.
Rule 286 of The Highway Code advises drivers to report any collisions involving an animal to the police, and if possible, they should make enquiries to ascertain the owner of domestic animals and advise them of the situation.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 7500
- Session
- 2023-24
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Accidents Roads Cats
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- 2024-01-09 16:45:10 +0000
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