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Written question asked by Joan Ruddock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Sunday, 23 October 1994. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Monday, 24 October 1994 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office;Prison Service

Question
How many dog handlers and dogs are currently working in the Prison Dogs Section; what tasks they undertake; and how many dogs are trained in the detection of (a) explosives and (b) illicit drugs. - Text of letter from Derek Lewis of Prison Service Agency and includes figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
248 c478W;248 c477W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Dogs Drugs Explosives Prisons Staff
Contains statistics
Yes