Written question asked by Lord Houghton of Sowerby (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 March 1995. It was answered by Baroness Blatch (Conservative) on Monday, 20 March 1995.

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Blatch, Baroness

Question

For what purpose the police may continue to hold in custody a dog which has not been identified as being a Pit Bull Terrier; and under what authority the police may continue to hold dogs which have been identified by a court as not being a dog known as a Pit Bull Terrier; and what steps the owners of such dogs can take to recover possession of their dogs.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

562 c61WA

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Dogs Police custody Pit bulldogs