§ Mr. RosindellTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many dogs have been detained in the UK under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in 2003. [102917]
§ Mr. MorleyThere are no centrally held records of dogs held under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in the UK. However, the Metropolitan police, who hold the largest number of dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended) currently hold 19.
§ Mr. RosindellTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the total cost has been to public funds of dogs detained under the provisions of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in 2003. [102918]
§ Mr. MorleyThere are no centralised records of figures or costs of dogs held, by all police forces, under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended). However, the Metropolitan police who hold the largest number of dogs under the 1991 Act, have informed us that the total cost within the Metropolitan police area of dogs currently held in 2003 under the 1991 Act is £63,937.