§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take urgent steps to introduce a policy of education concerning the spaying of dogs.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI have been asked to reply.
This is not a matter for central Government. Those who wish advice on such matters can obtain it from one of the voluntary bodies concerned with the welfare of dogs.
§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a specific grant allocation to assist people with the cost of having their animals spayed.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe Department has no powers to make grants for these purposes.