HC Deb 11 March 1878 vol 238 c1044
MR. HEYGATE

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether Her Majesty's Government intend to propose to confer on the police statutory powers to summon defaulters for non-payment of Dog Licences, as suggested by the Commissioners of Inland Revenue in their last Report?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER,

in reply, said, he was at present in communication with his right hon. Friend the Home Secretary on the subject. The matter had been receiving careful consideration.