§ Lord Harris of Greenwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the cost to the Receiver of the Metropolitan Police District in the last two financial years of causing dogs to be detained as a result of proceedings under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991; and what is the estimated cost in the current financial year.
§ Baroness BlatchThe costs to the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District of detaining dogs as a result of proceedings under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 are as follows:
£ million 1992–93 1.3 1993–94 0.85 1994–95 10.7 1 estimated costs