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Dangerous Dogs

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 26 March 2025UIN 38954

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the ban on XL Bully dogs.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Defra is continuing to engage closely with the Police, local authorities, and rescue and rehoming organisations to monitor the impacts of the XL Bully dog ban. These measures are vital to protect the public and we expect all XL Bully owners to comply with the conditions.

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