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MP's Sign up to Support Dog Access to Coast |
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The Kennel Clubs
campaign to open Britain's coastline to dog walkers is being supported by
a group of MPs. Ian Cawsey MP tabled a motion proposing that the Marine
Bill should increase access to the English and Welsh coasts for dogs and
responsible dog owners along with other land users.
Mr Cawsey echoed the Kennel Club's arguments and highlighted the environmental benefits of dog owners being able to access land within their local areas without having to drive elsewhere.
The MP Andrew Miller (Lab, Ellesmere Port & Neston) - who has also signed the motion commented:
"Responsible dog walkers deserve access to the coast as much as other groups being considered in the draft Marine Bill."
Caroline Kisko, the kennel Club spokesperson, said
"Unlike other groups, dog walkers are required by law to exercise their dogs properly. Walking a dog has proven health benefits, not just for the dog but for the owner, and walking locally reduces the need for owners to drive elsewhere therefore reducing their carbon footprint.
"To open up land to others while restricting it to those locals who have the most to gain would be unfair and we urge more MPs to sign up to this motion to demonstrate their support. We also recommend resposible dog owners write to their MPs asking them to sign the motion."
Mr Cawsey echoed the Kennel Club's arguments and highlighted the environmental benefits of dog owners being able to access land within their local areas without having to drive elsewhere.
The MP Andrew Miller (Lab, Ellesmere Port & Neston) - who has also signed the motion commented:
"Responsible dog walkers deserve access to the coast as much as other groups being considered in the draft Marine Bill."
Caroline Kisko, the kennel Club spokesperson, said
"Unlike other groups, dog walkers are required by law to exercise their dogs properly. Walking a dog has proven health benefits, not just for the dog but for the owner, and walking locally reduces the need for owners to drive elsewhere therefore reducing their carbon footprint.
"To open up land to others while restricting it to those locals who have the most to gain would be unfair and we urge more MPs to sign up to this motion to demonstrate their support. We also recommend resposible dog owners write to their MPs asking them to sign the motion."