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Written question asked by Lord Houghton of Sowerby (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 October 1994. It was answered by Baroness Blatch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 October 1994.


Blatch, Baroness

Question
How many dogs are at present held in police custody after seizure or detention under Dangerous Dogs Act 1991; what are reasons for detention; in how many cases dogs are being held for (a) more than six months and (b) more than 12 months; and if in any cases detention goes back as far as 1991. - Includes figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
558 c9-10WA
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Dogs Police custody
Legislation
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Contains statistics
Yes