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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 23 May 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 May 2005. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 26 May 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.


Drug Sniffer Dogs

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many drug sniffer dogs are being (a) used at ports of entry into the UK and (b) trained.
Answer

As at 1 May 2005, there were 24 drug dogs in operation in HM Revenue and Customs at major ports of entry into the UK. All operational dogs are fully trained however at this present time there are no drugs dogs undergoing training.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1137; 434 c195W;434 c197W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Customs and Excise Dogs Drugs Training Smuggling