Written Question · S3W-32488 · Session 3
Further to the answer to question S3W-24239 by Richard Lochhead on 5 June 2009 and in light of the UK Government’s consultation on the welf…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S3W-24239 by Richard Lochhead on 5 June 2009 and in light of the UK Government’s consultation on the welfare of racing greyhounds, whether the Scottish Government will reconsider its decision on issuing regulations on the welfare of greyhounds and consult on this issue, given public concern as to the wellbeing of these dogs after their racing days are over.
The answer
The Scottish Government is aware of the UK Government''s consultation on the welfare of racing greyhounds but has no plans to introduce regulations which specifically deal with racing greyhounds in Scotland since no evidence has been presented indicating that there is a problem. The provisions of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 are sufficient to ensure the welfare of these dogs and, in particular, section 24 makes it an offence for any person responsible for an animal to cause that animal unnecessary suffering by action or omission.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-32488 by reference.