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Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dogs: Insurance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department has issued to dog owners on changes to public liability insurance through the Dogs Trust Companion Club scheme from 1 July 2026.

Answer

Defra has contacted all registered owners to inform them of the change to insurance, notifying them that no action is required from owners at this stage. Defra has also updated its GOV.UK page.

Defra is working to ensure owners of banned breed dogs are able to remain compliant with the legal requirement to hold third-party public liability insurance beyond 1 July 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125096
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Dogs Insurance
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk