Written question asked by Lord Stratford (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 June 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 June 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What has been the cost to the Metropolitan Police of kennelling dogs detained under the terms of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in each year since 1991. - Table given. (Holding answer 4 June 1996).

Answer: Mr. Tony Banks: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the cost to the Metropolitan police of kennelling dogs detained under the terms of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 in each year since 1991.[31075] Mr. Maclean: [holding answer 4 June 1996]: The following is the information requested: £ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 Kennelling 1,263,763 773,469 443,646 368,000 Veterinary 66,075 77,418 57,829 47,000 Total 1,329,838 850,887 501,475 {1}415,000 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Estimated costs.

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