§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many local authorities now employ dog wardens; and what discussions he has had with local authorities about improving and financing dog warden services.
§ Mr. Giles ShawEmploying dog wardens is a matter for local discretion, but I understand that around 100 local authorities do so. Both the local authority associations and individual authorities have made their views clear to us on the question of improving and financing dog warden services.