Written Question · S2W-27554 · Session 2
Whether it intends to introduce regulations under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to protect greyhounds which have been r…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to introduce regulations under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to protect greyhounds which have been retired from racing.
The answer
It is our intention to introduceregulations on the welfare of racing greyhounds under the Animal Health and Welfare(Scotland) Act 2006. These regulations will deal with the responsibility of the ownerof the dogs for making acceptable arrangements for their welfare when they retirefrom racing. Draft regulations will be issued for consultation before they are presentedto Parliament.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-27554 by reference.