RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP

Early day motion 1202, tabled 14 December 2010 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 95 members.

That this House believes that irresponsible dog ownership causes significant problems for the safety and welfare of both humans and animals; believes that to promote responsible dog ownership all dog owners should ensure their dogs are microchipped; notes that current legislation is proving inadequate to ensure sufficient protection for people and animals; believes there is a need to ensure there are sufficient resources at a local level potentially self-funded and a Bill that consolidates the legislation so that it has a genuine preventative effect, as well as tougher sanctions to address the problem; and calls on the Government to act forthwith and bring forward suitable proposals to achieve this.

Signatures by party: Labour 58, Liberal Democrat 20, Conservative 9, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.