HC Deb 10 November 1921 vol 148 c679W
Captain BENN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, owing to the large number of cats left to stray and starve, whether he has considered any proposal for their taxation, or for empowering animal protection societies to destroy them?

Mr. YOUNG

It does not appear to me that taxation would be likely to assist the purpose which the hon. and gallant Member has in mind. As to the latter part of the question, it may be questioned whether any special powers are required.