Written questions

Dangerous Dogs: Insurance

2026-06-10 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 9138 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she made of the potential availability of a replica third-party public liability insurance scheme for owners of exempted dogs, following the Companion Club's announceme

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. No alternative third-party p...