HC Deb 11 February 1948 vol 447 cc91-2W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware of the increasingly serious worrying of sheep by dogs, and if he is taking any action to curb this problem.

Mr. T. Williams

Some increase of sheep worrying by dogs has been reported, particularly in the hours of daylight. My statutory powers are confined to preventing the straying of dogs between sunset and sunrise, but I am consulting local authorities, on whom falls the duty of enforcement, as to the best practical steps to take in the matter.