§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received to date following the publication of the interdepartmental working report on dogs; and what progress he has made towards implementing its recommendations.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Mr. Corbett) on the 3rd February.—[Vol. 925, c.272–273.]—Since that date the following additional organisations have sent us their comments on the Report of the Working Party on Dogs: Association of Metropolitan Authorities; Farmers' Union of Wales; National Housing and Town Planning Council Post Office. I have also received views from some additional local bodies and members of the public. No decision has yet been taken on implementation.
§ Mr. MacGregorasked the Secretary of State for the Environment by what amount the charge for dog licences would have to be increased to cover the cost of administration.
§ Mr. Denis HowellOn the latest information available the revenue from dog licences already covers the cost of administration.