Dog Licensing Debate

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Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Lord Bishop of Chester

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Dog Licensing

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Abortion (Sex-Selection) Bill
Tuesday 16th December 2014

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My noble friend has given me the opportunity to declare an interest as a dog owner.

Lord Bishop of Chester Portrait The Lord Bishop of Chester
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My Lords, I am one of those who wear a dog collar in this House—and for the privilege of doing so I have to be licensed. But as far as I am aware, no fees have been paid. Might I suggest that enough is enough?

Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate Portrait Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, the right reverend Prelate has stolen my thunder, in a sense. I was going to ask: because of the increasing number of dangerous dog incidents, would it not be worth having a look at licensing the owners?

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