§ 61. Sir R. COOPERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that in this country at the present time dogs consume a large amount of foodstuffs which could be more usefully applied to the feeding of live stock, more especially pigs, he will in the forthcoming Budget impose a substantial tax on all dogs which are not absolutely necessary for the purposes of trades of national importance?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI am unable to anticipate my Budget statement.
§ 62. Sir R. COOPERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many dog licences were issued in 1913 and 1918 in the borough of Birmingham?
§ Mr. S. WALSHMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. I am informed that the number of dog licences issued in Birmingham for the year ended 31st December, 1913, was 42,309, and for the year ended 31st December, 1917, was 43,283. Figures for the present year are not yet available.