HC Deb 30 January 1952 vol 495 cc32-3W
Mr. C. S. Taylor

asked the Assistant Postmaster-General if he will give figures showing the number of dog licences issued in Great Britain during the past five years: and the number of dog licences issued in Eastbourne during the same period.

Mr. Gammans

The number of dog licences (including licences for hounds) issued in Great Britain during the five years ended 31st March, 1951, is:

Year ended 31st March,
1947 2,792,863
1948 2,972,609
1949 3,050,060
1950 3,089,583
1951 2,921,534

The number of dog licences (including licences for hounds) issued in the Administrative Area of the County Borough of Eastbourne is:

Year ended 31st March,
1947 3,094
1948 3,372
1949 3,491
1950 3,925
1951 3,803