AQW 13353/17-22

Mr John Blair
Alliance Party
South Antrim

Tabled Date: 25/01/2021
Answered On Date: 22/02/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what plans he has to introduce the mandatory and free microchipping of kittens.

Answer:

I currently have no plans to introduce a requirement to microchip kittens within Northern Ireland.

I am aware that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has consulted on a proposal to make the microchipping of kittens in England compulsory. I will keep the position on this matter under review.