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Dangerous Dogs

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 45229

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 2 April 2025 to Question 41337 on Dangerous Dogs, what steps he is taking to improve health outcomes for people who are victims of dog bites.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The National Health Service provides advice on what to do after an animal bite, which is available at the following link:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/animal-and-human-bites/

Individuals who have been bitten by an animal and are concerned should seek medical assistance.

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