§ 43. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether officers of animal welfare societies are freely allowed at all times to inspect the conditions and treatment of dogs used at dog-racing tracks; and whether members of the police force make unannounced inspections of the dogs.
§ Mr. EdeGreyhound racing tracks are private premises. I understand that visits are paid to tracks by inspectors of the R.S.P.C.A. by arrangement with the proprietors. It is no part of the normal duties of the police to make inspections of the dogs.