§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has yet received the report of the Working Party on Dogs; if he will publish the report; and if he will introduce legislation to enable local authorities to control stray dogs.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI expect the Working Party on Dogs to report to me shortly and a decision about the publication of the report will be taken when I have studied it. I shall consider the Working Party's recommendations before coming to a decision on the policy requirements for the control of stray dogs.