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Proceeding contribution from Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 22 February 2018. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise that matter. We have all seen photographs of the appalling effect of a dog attack on a field of sheep. It is hugely distressing for the animals, obviously, as well as for the farmers who look after them, and it has serious financial implications. It is already a criminal offence for a dog to worry livestock; dog owners can be fined up to £1,000. Farmers are being encouraged to report any incidents so that action can be taken. Furthermore, the dog welfare code highlights for owners the importance of keeping their dogs on leads when they are near livestock.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
636 c348 
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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