§ 90. Sir M. Galpernasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to abolish the dog licence fee either generally or for old-age pensioners.
§ Mr. DiamondThe Government's review of local authority finance includes all licence and registration fees for which local authorities are responsible, including the dog licence. I cannot say at this stage what the outcome will be.
§ 91. Sir M. Galpernasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will seek to provide that the proceeds from dog licences in Scotland accrue to local authorities as they do in England and Wales.
§ Mr. DiamondThis is being considered in the Government's review of local authority finance.