Compulsory Microchipping of Cats
2021-07-22
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There is widespread public support for compulsory cat microchipping, and a recent consultation has received 33,000 responses.
Despite the manifesto commitment and the action plan for animal welfare, there is no timetable yet for the introduction of compulsory microchipping of cats. There are currently 2.6 million unchipped pet cats in the UK with less chance of being reunited with their owners if lost or stolen, despite how heartbreaking this can be for pet owners.
I share the hon. Lady's enthusiasm for microchipping cats, with 74% already microchipped including my own cat. We will work hard as soon as we have responded to the consultation to legislate as soon as possible, requiring only secondary legislation if changes are necessary.
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Timetable for introducing regulations was not provided
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There is widespread public support for compulsory cat microchipping, and a recent consultation has received 33,000 responses.
Despite the manifesto commitment and the action plan for animal welfare, there is no timetable yet for the introduction of compulsory microchipping of cats. There are currently 2.6 million unchipped pet cats in the UK with less chance of being reunited with their owners if lost or stolen, despite how heartbreaking this can be for pet owners.
I share the hon. Lady's enthusiasm for microchipping cats, with 74% already microchipped including my own cat. We will work hard as soon as we have responded to the consultation to legislate as soon as possible, requiring only secondary legislation if changes are necessary.
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Assessment & feedback
Timetable for introducing regulations was not provided
Response accuracy