§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked 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. WigginAbout £1 million in England and Wales at a cost of about £1.6 million.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked 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