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Written question asked by Lord Black of Brentwood (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2015. It was answered by Lord De Mauley (Conservative) on Monday, 23 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Cats

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to promote the benefits of microchipping cats as a safe and permanent method of identification.

Answer

The Government recommends identifying cats with a microchip and keeping the relevant records up to date. To do so will increase the chances of re-uniting a displaced cat with its owner and it receiving any necessary veterinary treatment, if it is injured. The statutory Code of Practice for the Welfare of Cats, made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, contains advice about identifying cats, including by use of a microchip.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5539
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Tagging Cats
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk