Adam Thompson: Defra: Written Answers (1)

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Written Question

Pets: Dogs

Monday 28th April 2025

Asked by: Adam Thompson (Labour - Erewash)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

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 - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

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.