§ 29. Sir Jocelyn Lucasasked the Secretary of State for War if he will consider the use of trained police dogs, such as Alsatians or Dobermans, with military patrols in Malaya.
§ Mr. StracheyPolice dogs are already being used in Malaya, but more on guard duties than on patrols. They have been tried in the latter rôle as well, however.
§ Sir J. LucasIn view of the great shortage, admitted in a statement yesterday, of these trained dogs, will the Secretary of State say whether any attempt is being made to get any from Germany, where there are many, or whether the assistance and advice of the Kennel Club is being sought in this country?
§ Mr. StracheySo far I have had no requirement from Malaya for additional quantities of these dogs. I saw some of them being trained in the command when I was there, and they are performing useful duties, but I have no knowledge at the moment of any need for any more of them.
§ Sir J. LucasIn view of the fact that the Secretary of State for Air said yesterday that there was an urgent shortage of these dogs, will the right hon. Gentleman kindly communicate with his brother officer?