§ Mr. Sedgemoreasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will call for a report from chief constables on the practice of police forces regarding the position of veterinary care for all animals found to be injured, including cats;
(2) if he will introduce legislation placing a duty on police to secure appropriate veterinary care for animals, including cats, found injured on or near the highway not covered by the Protection of Animals Act 1911.
§ Dr. SummerskillWe are not aware of any reason to call for such reports or to introduce such legislation; but if my hon. Friend has in mind any particular point or incident, and will let my noble Friend the Minister of State have details, he will be glad to look into it.