§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps are taken to enforce an order to keep a dog under control; and if he will consider introducing legislation to make the penalty more severe for owners of dogs caught worrying sheep.
Mr. AmoryI understand from my right hon. and gallant Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department that the police would normally take further proceedings if it came to their knowledge that a court order to keep a dog under control was not being observed. As to the second part of the Question, I think we should have more experience of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act,130W 1953, before considering whether further legislation is required.
§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will request the British Broadcasting Corporation to broadcast once more a warning about dogs worrying sheep.
Mr. AmoryThe B.B.C. are aware of the importance of this problem, and I am assured that they will continue to refer to it as suitable opportunities occur.