Petition · past parliament
Scan all dogs entering England, Scotland and Wales for microchips
Closed
332 signatures
What the petition asks
There is an illegal trade in puppies which are kept in inhumane conditions in Ireland.Dogs can be taken across the border from Ireland to Northern Ireland and avoid any Pet Passport control.Microchip scanning on entry into England, Scotland and Wales at entry terminals would control this trade
"Panorama" BBC "Britain's Puppy Dealers Exposed" 16/05/2016
Timeline
| 8 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Dec 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
332
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Jun 2016
Closed
8 Dec 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.