Dogs

Environment Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 18 October 2012.

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Photo of Peter Luff Peter Luff Conservative, Mid Worcestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

(1) what plans his Department has to introduce compulsory microchipping for all dogs;

(2) when his Department intends to publish its summary of responses to the consultation on tackling irresponsible dog ownership which closed on 15 June 2012;

(3) when he expects to announce his decision on the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs, following his Department's recent consultation.

Photo of David Heath David Heath The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The Government recently completed a consultation on a package of proposals to tackle irresponsible ownership of dogs including proposals for the microchipping of dogs. The consultation attracted a higher than expected 27,000 responses which are currently being analysed and summarised. The quantity and complexity of the issues under consideration has delayed progress. We expect to make an announcement soon.

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