HC Deb 01 March 1977 vol 927 c145W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many sheep were killed by dogs in Wales during 1976; and what were the corresponding figures for the last 10 years.

Mr. John Morris

The latest available information on this is as follows:

SHEEP KILLED BY DOGS IN WALES—NUMBERS NOTIFIED 1966–75
Year No.
1966 1,804
1967 2,008
1968 1,642
1969 1,698
1970 2,130
1971 1,561
1972 1,409
1973 1,706
1974 Figure not available owing to Local Government reorganization
1975 1,743

Source: Police returns to local authorities.

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