HC Deb 14 December 1979 vol 975 c825W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much was raised in 1978–79 from dog licences; and what was the cost of collection.

Mr. Wiggin

About £1 million in England and Wales at a cost of about £1.6 million.

Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what sum the cost of a dog licence would have to be raised to bring its value in line with the purchasing

DOMESTIC ANIMALS KILLED OR INJURED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY DOGS 1975–78
1975 1976 1977 1978*
Killed Injured Killed Injured Killed Injured Killed Injured
Sheep 4,434 3,099 4,583 2,860 4,639 3,833 3,951 2,805
Poultry 2,786 446 1,919 260 1,812 330 1,760 245
Cattle 27 129 18 105 21 71 11 78
Pigs 5 6 1 4 4 1 12 8
Goats 8 5 7 4 7 2 7
Domestic rabbits 13 3 1
Horses/ponies 2 1 4 1 8 1 1
Total 7,262 3,686 6,534 3,240 6,484 4,250 5,738 3,144
* Excludes West Yorkshire where returns have been discontinued