§ Mr. Carol Johnsonasked the Minister of Transport in how many cases dogs were involved in road accidents during the last 12 months for which figures are available; and in how many cases the dogs were killed or had to be destroyed.
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§ Mr. Tom FraserIn the 12 months ending 30th September, 1965, dogs were reported as having been in the roadway in 552 road accidents which resulted in death or serious injury to humans. I have no information on the second point.
§ Mr. Carol Johnsonasked the Minister of Transport if he will introduce legislation making it an offence for the owner of a dog to permit it to run free on the highway.
§ Mr. Carol Johnsonasked the Minister of Transport how many local authorities have made byelaws prohibiting stray or untied dogs on the highway.
§ Mr. Tom FraserLocal authorities have adequate powers to require dogs to be held on a lead on the highway. Since the numerous authorities who have exercised these powers do not have to inform me when they make the necessary Orders, I cannot say how many have done so.