§ Sir G. COURTHOPEasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the increase in the number of dogs in urban areas and the consequent fouling of pavements and other public places; and whether he contemplates taking steps to reduce the number of dogs kept in towns in the interests of cleanliness and the public health?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSYes, Sir. My attention was recently drawn to the increase in the number of dogs in London, and many local authorities have complained of the fouling of pavements. But any proposal to reduce the number of dugs would require legislation, and I am not sure that this would be supported by public opinion.