Question follow-through · 24906

Dangerous Dogs: Victims

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of serious dog attacks on victims, including the physical injuries sustained, psychological harm, loss of employment, fi

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
28 Aug 2026
Target answer date
2 Sept 2026
Answer
7 Sept 2026 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 28 Aug 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of serious dog attacks on victims, including the physical injuries sustained, psychological harm, loss of employment, fi

  2. 2 Sept 2026

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  3. 7 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    This Government recognises the significant impact dog attacks can have on victims and their families. Defra commissioned the Responsible Dog Ownership taskforce to review the available data on dog attacks and their consequences. The taskforce has produced...

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