§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any plans to introduce legislation to improve the control of dogs in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RifkindMy right hon. Friend hopes to publish shortly proposals for a code of civic government in Scotland which will replace much of the Burgh Police Acts and related local legislation. Amongst the proposals will be a number of provisions relating to the control of nuisance by dogs.