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Pets (Microchips)
23 September 2020
Lead MP
James Daly
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Local Government
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
James Daly raised concerns about pets (microchips) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves to introduce a Bill making it mandatory for vets to scan microchips before euthanising healthy dogs and for local authorities to scan microchips of deceased cats. The Bill is prompted by the deaths of two pets, Tuk and Gizmo, due to failure in scanning their microchips which would have identified rescue back-ups or owners.
James Daly
Lab
St Helens North
Calls for legislative changes to ensure that all vets are legally required to scan microchips before euthanising healthy dogs and mandates local authorities to scan microchip details of deceased cats, aiming to reunite pets with their owners or backup rescuers. Emphasises the importance of these measures to prevent unnecessary euthanasia and promote animal welfare.
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