Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many dog licences were issued in England in each of the last three years;
(2) how many dog licences were issued in Wales in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. StrangI am advised by the Post Office that the total numbers of dogs licensed during this period were:
DOGS LICENSED IN ENGLAND AND WALES* Year (April-March) England Wales 1974–75 … … 2,462,384 148,655 1975–76 … … 2,510,755 151,894 1976–77 … … 2,539,443 158,742 * In some instances, and on payment of the extra fee(s) involved, a single licence may be issued in respect of two or more dogs in the same ownership.