HL Deb 13 October 2003 vol 653 c89WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will bring the law in Northern Ireland concerning the domestic ownership of dangerous or exotic animals into line with the rest of the United Kingdom. [HL4350]

The Lord President of the Council (Baroness Amos):

We are actively preparing proposals for legislation to regulate dangerous wild animals kept by private individuals in Northern Ireland. Legislation will aim to establish an appropriate regulatory regime in the interests of public safety.

We will be consulting on proposed legislation during the period October to December 2003.