Written question asked by Lord Hardy of Wath , in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 April 1996. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 April 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: If he will write to police forces reminding them of the list he has already circulated, compiled by the British Veterinary Association and the Kennel Club, which provides the names of individuals with expert knowledge who may be well-equipped to identify dogs which may be suspected as being covered by section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act; and what assessment he has made as to whether reference to such individuals could (a) save public money and (b) reduce distress.

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