Dr. Andrew Kelly:

On Deputy McConalogue's question, we have talked about criminal sanctions. In terms of the percentage of dogs bred in Great Britain that go on to race, I believe the figure is 96% of 1,000 dogs. That shows quite clearly that quality over quantity might be a good way forward. There are large numbers being bred. Some are rejected at birth because it is known they will not be good enough. Some are rejected when they are a bit older. It would be useful to examine in more detail what happens in Great Britain in selecting dogs to breed and to get quality rather than quantity.