HC Deb 04 May 1972 vol 836 c192W
52. Mr. Cormack

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will introduce legislation to make it compulsory for dogs to be kept on leads in urban areas throughout the country.

Mr. Speed

No. Local authorities already have power under the Road Traffic Acts to designate roads on which the use of leads is compulsory. This is a matter best dealt with according to local circumstances.