HC Deb 21 November 1994 vol 250 cc14-5W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to register timberwolf crossbreed dogs.

Mr. Atkins

Licences are required for keeping any animal which appears among those species listed on the schedule to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. Wolves and any wolf hybrids are listed in the schedule. Licensing under the Act is the responsibility of district councils in England.

Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many incidents of people being attacked by timberwolf crossbreed dogs have been reported in each of the last four years.

Mr. Atkins

I am aware of the recent reported incident in Anglesey. No other incidents of people being attacked by timberwolf crossbreed dogs have been reported to my Department.