HC Deb 13 October 1975 vol 897 c611W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she is satisfied with existing means for controlling the transmission of diseases by dogs and other pets to human beings.

Dr. Owen

In general I am satisfied since the indications are that such diseases are rare in proportion to the number of pets kept. But I am keeping the situation under review, particularly in relation to dogs. Minimising health hazards that might arise from dogs is one of many subjects currently being considered by an inter-departmental working party under the chairmanship of the Department of the Environment.