Proposed Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill
Christine Grahame, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
This is a proposal for a Member’s Bill
Draft proposal
Date lodged: 10 February 2022
This is a proposal for a Member's Bill to improve the health and wellbeing of dogs throughout their lives, including by establishing a more responsible and informed approach to acquiring and owning a puppy or dog; and to regulate the selling or transferring of puppies from unlicensed litters, including by introducing a power for the Scottish Government to introduce regulations.
Proposed Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill Statement of Reasons
224 KB posted on 10 February 2022
The Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee was satisfied with the reasons given by the member for not consulting on the draft proposal, as indicated via correspondence to the member on 21 March 2022.
Final proposal
Date lodged: 28 April 2022
A proposal for a Member's Bill to improve the health and wellbeing of dogs throughout their lives, including by establishing a more responsible and informed approach to acquiring and owning a puppy or dog; and to regulate the selling or transferring of puppies from unlicensed litters, including by introducing a power for the Scottish Government to introduce regulations.
MSPs who supported the proposal
Total supporters 31
Scottish National Party 21 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 3 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Green Party 3 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Labour 4 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Liberal Democrats 0
Alba Party 0
Independent 0