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Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 January 1993. It was answered by Charles Wardle (Conservative) on Monday, 18 January 1993 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
How many pit bull type dogs have been destroyed in each county or sheriff court area in the United Kingdom since the legislation permitting destruction was introduced; and what assessment he has made of whether the court procedures to identify the characteristics of the breed of dogs destroyed are proving a satisfactory and consistent basis for court procedures. - Inc fact that information on no. destroyed is not collected centrally.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
217 c11-2W;217 c12W
Session
1992-93
Subjects
Courts Dogs Pit bulldogs Rules of procedure
Legislation
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Contains statistics
Yes