Written question asked by Nadia Whittome (Labour) on Monday, 26 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Dogs: Electronic Training Aids
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she made of the potential impact of electric shock collars on the welfare of dogs.
- Answer
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The Government is concerned about the possible welfare implications of the use of electric shock collars.
As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy, Defra will consult on whether to ban the use of electric shock collars later in this Parliament.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 108318
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Dogs Electronic training aids
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- 2026-03-02 11:26:07 +0000
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