Dog Licences (Hansard, 14 November 1977)

HC Deb 14 November 1977 vol 939 c42W 42W

Mr. Wm. Ross
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many dog licences were issued in England in each of the last three years;
(2) how many dog licences were issued in Wales in each of the last three years.

§ Mr. Strang
I am advised by the Post Office that the total numbers of dogs licensed during this period were:

DOGS LICENSED IN ENGLAND AND WALES^*

Year (April-March) England Wales

1974–75 … … 2,462,384 148,655

1975–76 … … 2,510,755 151,894

1976–77 … … 2,539,443 158,742

^* In some instances, and on payment of the extra fee(s) involved, a single licence may be issued in respect of two or more dogs in the same ownership.

DOGS LICENSED IN ENGLAND AND WALES^*
Year (April-March)	England	Wales
1974–75	…	…	2,462,384	148,655
1975–76	…	…	2,510,755	151,894
1976–77	…	…	2,539,443	158,742
^* In some instances, and on payment of the extra fee(s) involved, a single licence may be issued in respect of two or more dogs in the same ownership.