Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Mulley (Labour). It was answered by Earl Ferrers (Conservative) on Monday, 23 July 1990.

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Untitled Oral question

Question

Whether, as part of consultations following issue of White Paper The Control of Dogs, HMG will draw the attention of chief constables & local authorities to the need for greater enforcement of Section 28 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 concerning "unmuzzled ferocious dogs", while further legislation is under consideration. - Incls ref to HO Circular No.63/1989. (Copies placed in Libraries of both Houses).

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

521 c1323 

Session

1989-90

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Dogs Law and order Local government Police

Legislation

Town Police Clauses Act 1847