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Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 19 June 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, pursuant to the Answer of 27 May to Question 2168 on Dogs: Insurance, what discussions she had with the Dogs Trust, the Devolved Governments and the insurance sector on the development of a replacement insurance scheme to the Dogs Trust Companion Club.

Answer

Defra recognises the importance of public safety and responsible dog ownership. The provision of insurance is a commercial decision for insurers and there is currently very limited coverage available for certain types of dogs.

No alternative third-party public liability insurance product is currently available for banned breed dogs following the withdrawal of the only provider. This is a commercial decision for insurance providers, who determine which products they make available.

Ministers and officials have engaged with Dogs Trust, the Devolved Governments and the insurance sector to discuss options for maintaining access to third‑party public liability insurance for owners of banned dogs. Defra officials continue to work with these partners to explore potential options and will provide further updates in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9139
Session
2026-27
Related items
Dogs: Insurance
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Dogs Insurance
Link
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