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Pets: Dogs

Asked by Adam ThompsonLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 45988

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) help tackle the issue of dangerous dog breeds and (b) encourage responsible dog ownership.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Defra is continuing to work with the police, local authorities and animal welfare groups to explore measures to reduce dog attacks and promote responsible dog ownership across all breeds of dog.

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