§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps are taken by him to ensure that performing dogs, permitted 1019W by licence to land in this country, subject to quarantine, not on approved veterinary premises but on the premises at which they are to perform, are kept in places suitable for the purpose and under conditions providing for their care, comfort, and proper exercise; and whether the dogs while there are inspected by any veterinary or other officer on his behalf and at what intervals?
§ Mr. ELLIOTImported performing dogs are not licensed for quarantine at premises at which they are to perform unless such premises have been previously inspected by officers of the Ministry and found to be suitable for the proper detention of the dogs. While the dogs are on the premises inspections are made, without warning, and normally every week, by inspectors of the Ministry and of the appropriate local authority.