§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the London borough of Ealing about the suspension of postal services on the Hanwell estate, Hanwell, as a result of the dangers to postmen caused by the failure of Ealing council to control the incidence of stray dogs in the area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanNone. I understand that the police, who are primarily responsible for the control of stray dogs, have not been informed of any particular problem with stray dogs on the estate and that postal deliveries have now been resumed.
§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the implications for the reform of the law relating to dog licences of the suspension of postal deliveries to the Hanwell estate, Hanwell, W7, as a result of the danger to postmen of uncontrolled dogs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe law relating to dog licences is quite distinct from the legislation governing dog control, which will be unaffected by the abolition of licensing.