§ Sir Bernard Braineasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the local authority associations and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on the nuisance caused by uncontrolled dogs, and in particular the collection and disposal of strays; and what proposals he now has for dealing with this problem.
§ Mr. Graham PageThe Dogs Act 1906 confers upon the police certain powers in regard to the collection and disposal of stray dogs. I have asked the local authority associations to consider the transfer of these powers to the new district councils which will come into being next year, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department and I are at present considering their replies. I have held no consultations with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals yet.