HC Deb 01 November 2000 vol 355 cc447-8W
Mr. Browne

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he plans to publish the minutes of evidence of the Dog Identification Working Group; and if he will list the groups and organisations which gave evidence to the group in respect of the use of implanted microchips. [134358]

Mr. Hill

The report of the Dog Identification Group contains copies of the minutes of the meetings and the evidence they considered. I will make an announcement soon with regard to the publication of the report. The following groups and organisations were represented on the Dog Identification Group and others are indicated where they provided separate evidence.

Members

  • The Blue Cross
  • Chartered Institute for Environmental Health (CIEH)
  • The Dogs' Home Battersea
  • The Kennel Club
  • Local Government Association (LGA)
  • National Canine Defence League (NCDL)
  • National Dog Wardens Association (NDWA)
  • Pet Care Trust (PCT)
  • Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
  • Wood Green Animal Shelters
  • Observers
  • Animal Health Trust (AHT)
  • Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)
  • Other Government Departments (MAFF, Home Office, Scotland
  • Office, National Assembly for Wales, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Region, Northern Ireland Office)
  • Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Other evidence provided by:

  • Bradford Metropolitan District Council
  • Bristol City Council
  • British Dalmatian Club
  • British Small Animal Veterinary Association
  • N Cardwell (Senior Dog Warden Belfast)
  • The Association of British Dogs' Homes.

Mr. Browne

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to receive the report of the Dog Identification Working Group; when he plans to respond to that report; and if he plans to publish the report and his responses thereto. [134363]

Mr. Hill

I met the Dog Identification Group on 6 September where they formally presented me with their report. I agreed to consider the group's recommendations and at this stage I am minded to consult interested bodies on the content of the report and to place a copy on the Department's website. I will make a further announcement soon on the next course of action.

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