§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many attacks were made on the public by dogs in the last year; and what percentage of these dogs were alsatians.
§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will issue guidance to the police that they should not allow partially trained police dogs which fail to make the grade to be given away unless they are entirely satisfied that public safety will not be at risk.
§ Mr. HurdThe police consider the safety of the public before they find homes for unsuitable dogs and on the evidence available I do not consider that Home Office guidance is needed. I understand that most of the dogs found unsuitable are rejected at the outset of training.