Rabies (Hansard, 23 June 1994)

HC Deb 23 June 1994 vol 245 c317W 317W

§ Mr. Llwyd
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many prosecutions for breaches of the Rabies Order 1974, as amended, there were in(a) 1991, (b) 1992 and (c) 1993; and if she will make a statement.

§ Mr. Soames
The number of prosecutions in Great Britain for breaches of the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974, as amended, in the last three years is as follows:

Number

1991 64

1992 45

1993 24

These figures are compiled from the returns given to the Department by local authorities, which are responsible for enforcing the order.