It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Furniss. I congratulate the hon. Member for Romford on securing this important debate and thank the hon. Member for Strangford for his insightful intervention. The Government believe that every stray dog deserves care, dignity and proper consideration for its welfare. Our focus is on reducing the number of dogs entering the system in the first place, improving reunification and rehoming outcomes, and ensuring that euthanasia is only ever used as a genuine last resort. Local authorities handle tens of thousands of cases annually, collecting dogs quickly to check for injury or neglect, identify owners through microchips and tags, and hold dogs for at least seven days before working on reunification, rehoming or transfer to rescue organisations. The outcomes data shows that most dogs are either reunited with their owners or passed on to rehoming centres. However, more needs to be done as rescue organisations face growing pressures due to the cost of living and pandemic legacy. The Government is actively working with the sector through our animal welfare strategy, preparing to consult on proportionate steps to strengthen the system further. We are also taking practical action to improve reunification rates by driving up microchipping compliance among stray dogs and improving data accuracy for local authorities. Additionally, we are updating the Government's guidance on stray dogs to set a clearer expectation that euthanasia should only be considered in exceptional circumstances as a last resort. The root cause of dogs entering shelters is addressed through recommendations from the responsible dog ownership taskforce to strengthen enforcement, improve education and support better behaviour and training. We are acting on low-welfare breeding with plans to consult on tighter standards for genetic health monitoring and measures to reduce harmful practices leaving dogs and owners struggling. Finally, regarding euthanasia, decisions must never become routine or default practice; they will weigh heavily on professionals involved. The Government is strengthening guidance, improving systems, supporting the sector and acting to prevent dogs from entering shelters in the first place with an aim for more dogs reunited, more rehomed, and fewer reaching the point where euthanasia is considered.