§ Mr. Waltersasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from individual councils regarding his Department's consultations on dog licence fees.
§ Mrs. RumboldSome 80 borough, district and county councils and some 50 town and parish councils responded to our consultation paper on future dog licensing arrangements in Great Britain. We have also received about 40 further representations since the end of the consultation period.
§ Mr. Waltersasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when a decision will be announced regarding the public response to his Department's consultation paper on dog licence fees; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. RumboldWe will announce our conclusions as soon as possible.