§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions have been pursued for offences against the Breeding of Dogs Acts in the last 10 years; and what assessment he has made as to the efforts of local authorities to ensure that this measure is put into effect. [6730]
§ Mr. MacleanThe information is given in the table.
The appropriate use of the powers contained in the Act is a matter for each local authority to determine according to local priorities.
Figures for 1990–91, 1991–92 and 1992–93 can be made available only at disproportionate cost.