HC Deb 06 August 1976 vol 916 c1044W
Mr. Anthony Grant

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many convictions there have been for cruelty to or neglect of animals in each year from 1970 to the latest convenient date.

Dr. Summerskill

Following is the information:

Persons Convicted of Cruelty to or Neglect of Animals
England and Wales
1970 … … … … 652
1971 … … … … 692
1972 … … … … 667
1973 … … … … 730
1974 … … … … 702
1975 … … … … 838