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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what national guidelines there are for the training of police dog handlers and dogs; what plans he has to change them; and if he will comment on the outcome of the trial of Essex police dog trainers. - Inc ref...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what national guidelines there are for the training of police dog handlers and dogs; what plans he has to change them; and if he will comment on the outcome of the trial of Essex police dog trainers. - Inc ref...
Asked by
Bob Russell
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Boateng
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 November 1998
For answer on
16 November 1998
Answered on
16 November 1998
Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what national guidelines there are for the training of police
dog handlers and dogs; what plans he has to change them; and if he will make a statement on the outcome of the trial of Essex police
dog trainers. [59623]
Mr. Boateng: All general-purpose police dogs and handlers receive training in-force along the lines set out in the Home Office
Police Dog Training and Care Manual which emphasises that training should be based on `Praise and Reward'. The manual, which was
revised in 1996, explains the need for self control on the part of the handler and stipulates that `a handler should never resort to
physical punishment in training the dog'. Revision of the Manual is now the responsibility of the Association of Chief Police
Officers (ACPO) Sub-Committee on Police Dogs. The Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary, who chairs the Sub-committee, is in
contact with Essex Police in order to establish whether any lessons can be learned from the case recently heard at Chelmsford
Magistrates' Court. The ACPO Sub-committee is also in close touch with the RSPCA, the National Canine Defence League and other
similar organisations.
Any question of disciplinary action against the police officers concerned will be a matter for the Chief Constable of Essex.
Subjects
Animal welfare; Abuse; Dogs; Police; Training; Trials; Essex Police
Date
16 November 1998
Reference
59623; 319 c390-1W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many exemptions have been given from quarantine regulations for cats and dogs over the last year; and on what grounds.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many exemptions have been given from quarantine regulations for cats and dogs over the last year; and on what grounds.
Asked by
Vincent Cable
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Rooker
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 November 1998
For answer on
11 November 1998
Answered on
11 November 1998
Dr. Cable: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many exemptions have been given from quarantine regulations
for cats and dogs over the last year; and on what grounds. [58661]
Mr. Rooker: None. However, commercially traded cats and dogs imported into the UK from EU Member States are exempt from quarantine
if they can comply with the requirements of Council Directive 92/65/EEC. This allows commercially traded cats and dogs to be
imported into the UK without the need to enter quarantine providing they: have been born on and kept on the holding of origin since
birth; have been vaccinated against rabies when at least 3 months old; have remained in the Member State of origin for at least 6
months following vaccination against rabies; have undergone a blood test following vaccination to ensure that the rabies vaccination
has been effective; are permanently identified; and are accompanied by a health certificate signed by an official veterinarian of
the Member State of Origin verifying compliance with the requirements of the Directive. Further checks on compliance are conducted
following each animal's arrival in the UK. 95 dogs and 22 cats were imported into the UK in 1997 in accordance with these
requirements.
Subjects
Dogs; Pets; Quarantine; Cats
Date
11 November 1998
Reference
319 c249-50W; 58661
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations he has received on the use of beagles for tests on Viagra conducted in the United Kingdom.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations he has received on the use of beagles for tests on Viagra conducted in the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Lord Jones of Cheltenham
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
George Howarth
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 October 1998
For answer on
4 November 1998
Answered on
4 November 1998
Mr. Nigel Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received on the use of beagles
for tests on Viagra conducted in the United Kingdom. [57880]
Mr. George Howarth: I have received a number of letters on this subject.
I understand that the drug was originally developed and tested some years ago, as part of a research programme into treatments for
cardiovascular conditions. During clinical trials on patients, the properties for which Viagra is now known were discovered.
Impotence is a serious medical condition, and one which can cause appreciable stress and other forms of suffering. Existing
treatments are limited, and not without adverse effects. Further research, involving animals, has taken place to:
define the specific clinical conditions that Viagra might be used to treat; and
reduce the adverse, cardiovascular effects in clinical use.
Subjects
Animal experiments; Dogs; Drugs; Research; Sildenafil
Date
4 November 1998
Reference
57880; 318 c576W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will instigate measures to ensure the highest standards of welfare for police dogs under training.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will instigate measures to ensure the highest standards of welfare for police dogs under training.
Asked by
Tom Levitt
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Boateng
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 October 1998
For answer on
2 November 1998
Answered on
2 November 1998
Mr. Levitt: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will instigate measures to ensure the highest standards of
welfare for police dogs under training. [56957]
Mr. Boateng: I am of course concerned that police dogs undergoing training should be provided with the highest standards of welfare
and I am assured that this is provided in the majority of cases.
All general-purpose police dogs should be trained along the lines set out in the Home Office Police Dog Training and Care Manual,
which emphasises that training should be based on `Praise and Reward'. The manual explains the need for self control on the part of
the handler and stipulates that `a handler should never resort to physical punishment in training the dog'.
I understand that all police forces have access to an independent veterinary officer. Some forces have recently received visits from
both the RSPCA and the National Canine Defence League, who were given full access to all training facilities.
A number of forces entertain visitors to their premises, or hold open days, when visitors may see dogs being trained first hand.
I am unable to comment on the court case involving police officers from Essex Police which is sub judice.
Subjects
Animal welfare; Dogs; Police; Training
Date
2 November 1998
Reference
318 c374-5W; 56957
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many foxhounds he estimates were killed or injured on railway tracks in England and Wales in each of the last five years. - Table given.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many foxhounds he estimates were killed or injured on railway tracks in England and Wales in each of the last five years. - Table given.
Asked by
Nick Ainger
(Labour)
Answered by
Glenda Jackson
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 October 1998
For answer on
27 October 1998
Answered on
27 October 1998
Mr. Ainger: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many foxhounds he estimates were killed
or injured on railway tracks in England and Wales in each of the last five years. [56268]
Ms Glenda Jackson: No official records are kept, but based on the figures provided by the British Transport Police the number for
foxhounds killed or injured on the railways in England and Wales are:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Year Foxhounds killed or injured
1998 (to date) 18
1997 14
1996 22
1995 4
1994 18
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Death; Accidents; Dogs; Foxes; Railways
Date
27 October 1998
Reference
318 c108W; 56268
House
House of Commons
Supplementary on training of police dogs by Essex police.
Supplementary on training of police dogs by Essex police.
Asked by
Alan Clark
(Conservative)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 October 1998
Subjects
Animal welfare; Abuse; Animals; Dogs; Police; Training; Essex Police
Date
26 October 1998
Reference
318 c16-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same. - Manual and schedule in Library as Dep 98/1105.
1st supplementary on same. - Manual and schedule in Library as Dep 98/1105.
Asked by
Gordon Prentice
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 October 1998
Subjects
Dogs; Police; Training
Date
26 October 1998
Reference
318 c16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Baroness Hoey
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Dogs; Police; Training
Date
26 October 1998
Reference
318 c16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will investigate the treatment of dogs by the Metropolitan Police.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will investigate the treatment of dogs by the Metropolitan Police.
Asked by
Harry Cohen
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Hoey
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 October 1998
For answer on
26 October 1998
Answered on
26 October 1998
Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will investigate the treatment of dogs by the Metropolitan
Police; and if he will make a statement. [56369]
Kate Hoey: I see no need to do so. The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis tells me that the training, care and licensing of
dogs in the Metropolitan Police accord strictly with the Association of Chief Police Officers (Police Dog Sub-Committee) training
and care manual. The Dog Training Establishment at Keston provides the relevant training for the Metropolitan Police. The
Establishment has an open house policy and visitors are welcome, by appointment. In the past few weeks, for example, the Centre has
accommodated visitors from the Canine Defence League and the RSPCA, together with over 20 civilian instructors from local dog
training clubs. The operational use of police dogs is managed by local inspectors and sergeants.
Subjects
Animal welfare; Dogs; Police; Metropolitan Police
Date
26 October 1998
Reference
56369; 318 c59W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What criteria are used to determine the employment of a police officer as a dog handler.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What criteria are used to determine the employment of a police officer as a dog handler.
Asked by
Gordon Prentice
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Hoey
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 July 1998
For answer on
26 October 1998
Answered on
26 October 1998
Subjects
Dogs; Police; Training
Date
26 October 1998
Reference
318 c16; 53521
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Baroness Hoey
(Labour)
Asked by
Gordon Prentice
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What criteria are used to determine the employment of a police officer as a dog handler.
Subjects
Dogs; Police; Training
Date
26 October 1998
Reference
318 c16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Baroness Hoey
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Animal welfare; Abuse; Animals; Dogs; Police; Training; Essex Police
Date
26 October 1998
Reference
318 c16-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Whether they will take steps to start a national dog register when they alter the regulations for quarantine for pets entering the United Kingdom.
Whether they will take steps to start a national dog register when they alter the regulations for quarantine for pets entering the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Lord Stanley of Alderley
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Carter
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
20 October 1998
Answered on
20 October 1998
Subjects
Dogs; Pets; Quarantine; Registration
Date
20 October 1998
Reference
593 c1310-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Carter
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Stanley of Alderley
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Whether they will take steps to start a national dog register when they alter the regulations for quarantine for pets entering the United Kingdom.
Subjects
Dogs; Pets; Quarantine; Registration
Date
20 October 1998
Reference
593 c1310-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Carter
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Dogs; Pets; Quarantine; Registration
Date
20 October 1998
Reference
593 c1310-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Lord Stanley of Alderley
(Conservative)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
20 October 1998
Subjects
Dogs; Pets; Quarantine; Registration
Date
20 October 1998
Reference
593 c1310-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
(Pursuant to reply at 314 c20-6W) To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list those hunt kennels which have been reported to his Department as having unsatisfactory SRM surveillance audits during (a) 1997 and (b) 1998; and if he will comment on the resultant health...
(Pursuant to reply at 314 c20-6W) To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list those hunt kennels which have been reported to his Department as having unsatisfactory SRM surveillance audits during (a) 1997 and (b) 1998; and if he will comment on the resultant health...
Asked by
Michael John Foster
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Rooker
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 June 1998
For answer on
31 July 1998
Answered on
31 July 1998
Subjects
Animal housing; Animal feed; Dogs; Foxes; BSE
Date
31 July 1998
Reference
317 c728W; 44795
House
House of Commons
Public petition from residents of Hastings and district against the hunting of wild mammals with dogs. (Circulated with the Vote for 21 October 1998).
Public petition from residents of Hastings and district against the hunting of wild mammals with dogs. (Circulated with the Vote for 21 October 1998).
Lead member
Michael Jabez Foster
Type
Paper petitions
Subjects
Dogs; Hunting
Date
31 July 1998
Reference
317 c631-2
House
House of Commons
To ask the Prime Minister, If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 29th July.
To ask the Prime Minister, If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 29th July.
Asked by
Lawrence Cunliffe
(Labour)
Answered by
Tony Blair
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 July 1998
For answer on
29 July 1998
Answered on
29 July 1998
Subjects
Dogs; Hunting; Wildlife
Date
29 July 1998
Reference
317 c364-5; 51350
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on hunting with dogs.
1st supplementary on hunting with dogs.
Asked by
Lawrence Cunliffe
(Labour)
Answering body
Prime Minister
Prime Minister's questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 July 1998
Subjects
Dogs; Hunting; Wildlife
Date
29 July 1998
Reference
317 c364-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons