It's a kennel club requirement. It's to be able to contact you if your dog is distressed etc. When left unattended. I would never dream of leaving mine without getting someone to keep an eye on but it must have happened to introduce the rule.
think it was introced about 4yrs ago i think i may be wrong same her i never leave mine alone same with horses someone stayed with them at all times its just comomon sense when i had car i left my detiles up on front window at shows if one off dogs was left in car for 5im