§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many Post Office employees received injuries caused by dog attacks while delivering letters and parcels in 1995; and how many work days were lost as a result. [24599]
§ Mr. OppenheimI understand from the Post Office, that during the 12 months to 31 December 1995, there were 5,891 animal attacks on Royal Mail letter delivery staff, with 4,817 working days lost, and that there were 143 animal attacks on Parcelforce delivery staff, with 63 working days lost. Around 99 per cent. of all animal attacks are by dogs.