HC Deb 17 March 1972 vol 833 c187W
Mr. Bowden

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the number of unlicensed dogs in England and Wales in 1960, 1965, 1970 and 1971.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

No such estimates have been made.

Mr. Bowden

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many dog licences were issued in England and Wales each year between 1960 and 1971.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Following is the information:

Dog licences issued in England and Wales
1960 2,540,045
1961 2,515,481
1962 2,550,107
1963 2,598,488
1964 2,645,374
1965 2,659,629
1966 2,650,269
1967 2,684,506
1968 2,749,843
1969 2,717,971
1970 2,702,811
1971 2,722,910