§ 22. Mr. COWANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, considering that farmers are exempted from payment of dog licences in respect of dogs used by them in connection with their occupation and that no such exemption is conceded to butchers using dogs for the purposes of their trade, he will consider the possibility of extending such exemption to the latter class?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThis is a matter which primarily concerns the local authorities, to whom the proceeds of these licence duties go in relief of local taxation, but, as at present advised, my right hon. Friend fears that he cannot undertake to give favourable consideration to the change suggested in the question.
§ Mr. MONTAGUIf the hon. Gentleman has any representations to make, I am sure my right hon. Friend will be glad to consider them.