§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many dogs are currently employed by Her Majesty's Prison Service in England and Wales. [69094]
§ Mr. George HowarthThe total number of dogs in the Prison Service at the end of January 1999 were 752. These are broken down as:
- 462: German shepherd dogs of which 18 are dual purpose dogs.
- 178: Active drug dogs.
- 34: Passive drug dogs.
- 78: Arms and explosive search dogs.