Environment Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 7 July 2009.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations he has received in respect of his Departments consultation on proposals to remove strict liability from animal owners under the Animals Act 1971; and if he will make a statement.
DEFRA has received 33 responses from a wide range of respondents, including private individuals, large national organisations, small local or regional groups, independent equine businesses, insurance companies and legal firms. We are now considering these detailed responses and will publish a summary of responses shortly.
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