§ Ms HoeyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the most recent estimate for the number of stray dogs recovered by local authorities for each year since 1991.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe National Dog Wardens Association estimates that the number of dogs picked up by or taken to local authorities in Great Britain was 90,000 in 1991 and 140,000 in 1992. A figure for 1993 is not yet available. These figures do not reflect the total number of stray dogs as some may be returned directly to their owners or be taken to the police or to animal charities.