(No. B/845) Dr S. Prayag (First Member for Piton & Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries whether, in regard to the compulsory microchipping and registration of all dogs with the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare with effect from 01 October 2025, he will state whether consideration will be given for an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act to allow a decentralization of the process island-wide, including a mass dog registration campaign by allowing microchipping and registration with private veterinary surgeons and clinics.