§ 59. Mr. H. G. Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether arrangements can be made for reminders to be issued by local taxation authorities in respect of the renewal of dog licences and motor-driving licences in the same way as reminders are issued in connection with the payment of wireless licences?
§ Sir J. SimonThe issue of reminders as regards dog licences is a matter for the local authorities in the first place to whom the licence duty accrues. In the case of motor driving licences, I am informed that, following a request made by the Minister of Transport last year, the majority of authorities now issue reminders, and the remainder will commence issue within the next month.
§ Mr. WilliamsWill my right hon. Friend consider issuing similar reminders 1959 in respect of dog licences, in view of the hardship that sometimes arises in connection with them?
§ Sir J. SimonAs I said in my original answer, the issue of reminders in that case is primarily a matter for the local authorities, but I will consider whether anything can be done.
§ Mr. LeachCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the number of dog licences now equals the number of birth certificates?