HC Deb 18 November 1954 vol 533 cc49-50W
20. Mr. Sparks

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware of the increase in the stealing of domestic cats consequent upon the reduced supply of rabbit skins for fur-making purposes; and what action he proposes to take to check this growing evil.

Major Lloyd-George

14 cases involving the stealing of domestic cats have been brought to the notice of the Metropolitan Police since the beginning of this year. This total is not such as to suggest that additional measures on the part of the police are called for. The Metropolitan Police are not aware of any evidence to indicate that the animals were stolen to obtain skins for the purpose of fur making.

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