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Assistance Animals: Nottinghamshire

Commons · Question 91548 · Tabled 17 Nov 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Juliet Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government is taking to support charities to increase availability of guide dogs in Nottinghamshire.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 21 Nov 2025

The UK government recognises the invaluable role guide dogs play in enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with visual impairments and hearing loss. Assistance dogs are not funded or provided by the government. Direct provision of ...