HC Deb 24 November 1969 vol 792 c25W
89. Sir Richard Glyn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what regulations exist to protect the public from rabies carried by performing dogs which have come from areas in which rabies is prevalent.

Mr. John Mackie

The licensing provisions of Article 2(4)(a) of the Importation of Dogs and Cats Order, 1928. These were described in my reply to the hon. Member on 20th March, 1968.—[Vol. 761, c. 95–6.]

90. Sir Richard Glyn

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps are taken to ensure that the regulations affecting the movement of performing dogs, which have come from areas in which rabies is prevalent, are complied with.

Mr. John Mackie

Performing dogs imported into Great Britain are subject to movement controls enforced by the agricultural departments, local authorities and the police; these dogs can be moved only under licence and by authorised carrying agents.