§ Mr. StunellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what estimate he has made of the cost to local authorities of fully implementing the dog fouling regulations. [50570]
§ Angela EagleIt is for local authorities to decide whether to implement the regulations in the light of local priorities and resources. No estimate has been made of the cost to those local authorities who have done so. But administrative savings are expected compared to the180W byelaw system which required local authorities to seek the Secretary of State's confirmation to introduce "poop scoop" areas.
§ Mr. StunellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received from local authorities relating to the implementation of the dog fouling regulations. [50569]
§ Angela EagleRepresentations on a number of issues have been received from local authorities relating to the implementation of the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996. Apart from procedural questions about implementation, the representations also address issues such as the ability of local authorities to retain the £25 fixed penalty fine, the provision of bins and the disposal of dog waste, and the designation of populated rural areas where speed limits are 40mph and above.