§ Brigadier Medlicottasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the increase in the fouling of pavements by dogs, especially in Central London; and, having regard to considerations of hygiene and the inconvenience caused to the public and to the men who clean the streets, if he will take steps to ensure the enforcement of the law as to the keeping of dogs under proper control.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeThere is in force in all the central Metropolitan boroughs a byelaw dealing with this nuisance. I have no evidence to support the view that the nuisance is increasing or that the local authorities concerned are unaware of their powers and duties in the matter.