Dogs (Hansard, 28 June 1989)

§ 13. Mr. Knapman
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures he proposes to deal with the problem of dog fouling.

§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley
As my right hon. Friend announced in the House on 14 June, we propose to place on local authorities a duty to clear up dog mess in public places. This will be enforced through a code of practice to which local authorities will be required to adhere.

§ 65. Mr. McAllion
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if his Department uses a definition of domestic pet in relation to the keeping of dogs in private homes.

§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley
No. The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 lists those animals for which licences are required if kept on domestic premises.
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§ 44. Mr. Bradley
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions has he had with local authority associations concerning dogs and public health.

§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley
No formal discussions have taken place recently. We shall, however, be consulting the local authority associations and other interested organisations shortly about the proposal that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced on 14 June to place on local authorities a duty to deal with strays and clear up dog faeces in public places.