Written question asked by Mark Tami (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department gives to local authorities regarding the implementation of effective penalties against individuals whose dogs foul public highways, pavements and parks.

Answer: Mark Tami: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what guidance her Department gives to local authorities regarding the implementation of effective penalties against individuals whose dogs foul public highways, pavements and parks. [196855] Alun Michael: We do not provide guidance to local authorities for implementation of effective penalties for dog fouling offences but do offer advice wherever consulted.

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