Dogs: Microchipping Debate
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Baroness Fookes
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(12 years, 10 months ago)
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Lord Taylor of Holbeach
Yes, my Lords, the pet travel scheme requires that all dogs coming to this country are microchipped.
Baroness Fookes
My Lords, as a former chairman of the RSPCA, perhaps I may point out that it has been the wish of that society and many others that there should be compulsory registration for dogs, as this is the only way to deal with manifold problems. May I remind the noble Lord—although he will probably not know—that in the House of Commons I tried twice to get this introduced, well over 20 years ago?
Lord Taylor of Holbeach
This House always provides noble Lords with the opportunity to fulfil their ambitions, and it may be that my noble friend will achieve just that.