Question reference: S6W-24487
- Asked by: Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 12 January 2024
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Current status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 24 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the First Minister’s announcement on 11 January 2024 that it will, in essence, replicate in Scotland the legislation that exists in England and Wales on XL bully dogs, what discussions it has had with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch regarding any impact on the profession of implementing any such regulations.
Answer
The British Veterinary Association are members of the Dog Control Coalition and I met with members of Dog Control Coalition on 22 November 2023. This was prior to the Scottish Government announcement on 11 January 2024.
During the meeting, concerns were expressed about the introduction of the new safeguards in England and Wales including the impact this may have on the veterinary profession.