United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 8734
Dogs: Insurance
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10 June 2026
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17 June 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of mandatory third-party liability insurance for all dog owners.
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10 June 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of mandatory third-party liability insurance for all dog owners.
Source: Commons
17 June 2026
Answer
Defra recognises the importance of public safety and responsible dog ownership. The provision of insurance is a commercial decision for insurers and there is currently very limited coverage available for certain types of dogs. This Government does not cur...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-10/8734
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1914802
- uk · wq-1914802 · source updated 17 June 2026