§ Mr. Aspinwallasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the latest annual figures for stray dogs detained by the police.
§ Mr. MayhewFigures for stray dogs are not kept centrally and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Aspinwallasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will estimate the proportion of police time spent in dealing with stray dogs under present legislation.
§ Mr. MayhewThe information on which to base such an estimate is not held centrally and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost by detailed inquiries throughout the country.
§ Mr. Aspinwallasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he remains satisfied with the current legislation relating to stray dags.
§ Mr. MayhewCurrent legislation relating to stray dogs is contained in the Dogs Act 1906 and my right hon. Friend has no plans for further legislation.