§ 51. Sir ROBERT GOWERasked the Home Secretary whether his inspectors' Reports show that adequate accommodation exists at all police stations for the reception of lost and strayed dogs; and whether he will state what methods are adopted by the police for the humane destruction of lost or strayed dogs which are not claimed by their owners?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI have no information as to the arrangements outside London, but in the Metropolitan Police District the accommodation is adequate, and it is a condition required of the contractors that the dogs handed over to them which are not claimed should be destroyed in such manner as to cause as little pain as possible.