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Asked by Dr Neil HudsonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 20 January 2026UIN 105310

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what she is taking to help support the enforcement of legislation on the compulsory microchipping of (a) cats and (b) dogs.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Local authorities and the police have powers to enforce breaches of the Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023.

It will be for each local authority and police force to determine on a case-by-case basis whether enforcement action is proportionate.

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