Written question asked by Nick Ainger (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 1996. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: How many companies and individuals have been prosecuted for operating unlicensed puppy farms since the Breeding of Dogs Act 1991 came into force; and if he will list them and the local authority area in which they are situated; how many puppy farms are currently licensed in each local authority area in Wales; and how many prosecutions have been made against licensed operators of puppy farms for breaches of licensing regulations relating to puppy farms in Breeding of Dogs Act 1991. - Includes table and that specific figures for Wales not available centrally. (Holding answer 1 November 1996).

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