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Written question asked by Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Farriers: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to extend the provisions of the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 to Northern Ireland.

Answer

The Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 promotes the proper shoeing of a horse, preventing suffering or cruelty to horses, and provides regulations for the establishment of a Farriers Registration Council to register persons engaged in farriery. There are no plans to amend this legislation currently.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6100
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Northern Ireland Registration Farriers
Legislation
Farriers (Registration) Act 1975
Link
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