§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from the police concerning legislation required to deal with dangerous dogs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Rumbold[holding answer 23 May 1991]: Police forces and the police associations were consulted last year in connection with the proposals set out in the Government's "Control of Dogs" consultation paper. Three police authorities and 15 police forces responded to the Home Office along with the Police Federation, Police Superintendents' Association and the Association of Chief Police Officers. The views of Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary have also been obtained.
I refer the hon. Member to the statement which my right hon. Friend made to the House on Wednesday 22 May at columns 945–46.