§ 53. Mr. Hugh Jenkinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in view of the health hazard involved and their unavailing efforts, what action he will take to assist the Wandsworth Borough Council and the Blue Cross to cope with the increasing wild cat population of the borough.
§ Mr. AlisonI understand that neither the public health department of the London Borough of Wandsworth nor the Blue Cross is aware of either a recent increase in the numbers of stray cats or of any health problems caused by stray cats in the area. The council received a complaint about 12 stray cats from one part of the borough and they have arranged for the Blue Cross to round them up. However, if the hon. Member has information which suggests that stray cats may be creating a health hazard in this area, I would suggest that he gives full details to the borough's medical officer of health.