How many microchip scanners are currently available to local authority dog wardens.

Answered Asked by Alex Neil SNP Lodged 24 Apr 2008

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive how many microchip scanners are currently available to local authority dog wardens.

The answer

Answered by Richard Lochhead on 9 May 2008 · 15 days after it was lodged, on time

This information is not held centrally. However, in addition to microchip scanners held by local authorities, the vast majority of veterinary practices will also have microchip scanners which can be used to identify stray or lost animals.

In the Official Report

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