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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Electronic Training Aids

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to ban the sale of electronic training devices for dogs.

Answer

The Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation and will bring forward plans in due course. Ministers will be considering available evidence around the use of hand-controlled e-collars and their effects on the welfare of animals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45481
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Animal welfare Dogs Sales Electronic training aids
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk