HC Deb 04 December 1947 vol 445 cc108-9W
Mr. Sparks

asked the Postmaster-General how many dog licences were issued by post offices in 1938 and 1946; what was the cost of an individual licence in those years and the revenue arising therefrom; and whether he contemplates a further increase in the licence fee.

Mr. Wilfred Paling

The figures were:

Licences issued Revenue
£ s. d.
1938 … 2,995,301 1,123,237 17 6
1946 … 2,625,400 984,525 0 0
The cost of a dog licence in 1938 was 7s. 6d. and it has not since been changed. I am not aware that any increase is contemplated, but this is not a matter for the Post Office.