§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with present legislation regarding stray and killer dogs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StrangAs was explained to the hon. Member on 13th July—[Vol. 953, c.769]—there are statutory provisions to deal with marauding dogs worrying livestock; and the maximum penalty for infringement has lately been increased. I do not envisage further action at this stage. However, in the general case of stray dogs, the hon. Member will be aware that changes have been foreshadowed, and discussions initiated, as described in the reply which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment gave to my hon. Friend the member for Middleton and Prestwich (Mr. Callaghan) on 3rd August.—[Vol. 955, c. 750.]