HC Deb 15 February 1982 vol 18 c34W
Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has for legislation to control dogs.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The control of dogs is a matter for local discretion. Local authorities have powers which they may exercise in conjunction with the police and with the assistance of animal welfare organisations, to deal with such problems as strays, fouling and sheep-worrying.