Dogs: Microchipping Debate
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Countess of Mar
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(12 years, 3 months ago)
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Lord Taylor of Holbeach
Yes, my Lords, I drew the House’s attention to the enormous economic cost of stray dogs; £57.5 million is spent by charities and local authorities in caring for and finding new homes for stray dogs. That is part of the thrust behind our proposals, which, as I say, we will be announcing shortly.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
My Lords, I think that the mood of the House is that the noble Countess, Lady Mar, has been waiting. Perhaps my noble friend Lord Renton might speak after her.
The Countess of Mar
My Lords, does the noble Lord agree that if all puppies were microchipped before they were eight weeks old, it would ensure that they could be traced to their breeders, which would prevent much of the iniquitous practice of puppy farming?
Lord Taylor of Holbeach
This is certainly a proposal that we are looking at, and I thank the noble Countess for her contribution.