HC Deb 19 May 1993 vol 225 cc182-3W
Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to widen the scope of byelaws for the control of dogs in public places.

Mr. Maclean

[holding answer 18 May 1993]: There are currently three main types of dog control byelaw—removal of dog mess, dogs on leads and dog bans—which local authorities can seek to apply to most types of public area, using a variety of enabling powers.

Byelaws cannot be used to regulate matters which are addressed in primary legislation. Powers to control ferocious and dangerous dogs are already the subject of a number of statutes, including the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, which are the responsibility of my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to establish pilot schemes for the licensing of dogs.

Mr. Maclean

[holding answer 18 May 1993]: None.