MANDATORY MICROCHIPPING OF DOGS

Early day motion 1487, tabled 14 May 2009 by Martin Horwood (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 51 members.

That this House is concerned that over 97,000 dogs are picked up as strays by local authorities annually; congratulates Speaking Out for Animals, the animal action club at Thorpe House School, Norwich for campaigning hard to promote the mandatory microchipping of dogs as a means of reducing the huge numbers of strays and for its work to promote responsible pet ownership; commends the Dogs Trust, RSPCA and other animal charities for microchipping all dogs at point of adoption; believes that microchipping should be compulsory for all dogs at the point of sale; and urges the Government to introduce legislation on the mandatory microchipping of dogs.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 8, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.