Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876

HC Deb 24 May 1962 vol 660 c55W

38. Mrs. Castle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now appoint an additional inspector under the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876.

Mr. Fletcher-Cooke

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 17th May to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Somerset, North (Mr. Leather).

39. Mrs. Castle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many times the Advisory Committee appointed to assist him in the administration of the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876, met during the years 1959, 1960, and 1961, respectively.

Mr. Fletcher-Cooke

In 1961 the Committee met once; in 1959 and 1960 they disposed of their cases without meeting.