HC Deb 12 December 1973 vol 866 c166W
Mr. Jeffrey Archer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what standards he will require from kennels before granting them a licence under the Dog Breeding Bill.

Mr. Lane

The Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 places the duty of licensing and inspecting dog breeding establishments on local authorities. Before granting a licence the local authority must satisfy itself on conditions at the establishment, particularly on the matters specified in Section 1(4) of the Act.