Written Question · S3W-26150 · Session 3
Further to the answer to question S3W-24922 by Richard Lochhead on 9 July 2009, whether it considers that self-regulation of the greyhound …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-24922 by Richard Lochhead on 9 July 2009, whether it considers that self-regulation of the greyhound racing industry has been satisfactory.
The answer
We are not aware of any specific welfare problems associated with greyhound racing in Scotland and have no reason to believe that the self-regulation of the greyhound racing industry is less than satisfactory.
In Scotland, all dogs, including greyhounds, used in racing are fully protected under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. Section 24 of the Act requires those responsible for animals to take appropriate steps to ensure that the needs of these animals are met. These needs include the provision of a suitable environment and to be protected from suffering, injury or disease. The provisions of this Act apply when greyhounds are racing, at the racetrack, during transport to and from the racetrack and when the greyhounds are in their home environment.
In Scotland, all dogs, including greyhounds, used in racing are fully protected under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. Section 24 of the Act requires those responsible for animals to take appropriate steps to ensure that the needs of these animals are met. These needs include the provision of a suitable environment and to be protected from suffering, injury or disease. The provisions of this Act apply when greyhounds are racing, at the racetrack, during transport to and from the racetrack and when the greyhounds are in their home environment.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-26150 by reference.