What guidelines his Department has issued regarding the feeding of uncooked offal and meat to hunt hounds.

What guidelines his Department has issued regarding the feeding of uncooked offal and meat to hunt hounds.

On how many occasions in 1990, 1991 and 1992 his Department has met representatives of the Masters of Foxhounds Association; and if they discussed the problems associated with feeding uncooked offal and meat to hunt hounds.

On how many occasions in 1990, 1991 and 1992 his Department has met representatives of the Masters of Foxhounds Association; and if they discussed the problems associated with feeding uncooked offal and meat to hunt hounds.

What plans he has to make it an offence to feed uncooked meat and offal to dogs.

What plans he has to make it an offence to feed uncooked meat and offal to dogs.

What representations he has received from local authorities regarding the need to strengthen the ability of local authorities to enforce bye-laws about dog-fouling; what consideration he is giving to the introduction of legislation to make the fouling by dogs of footways and other areas to which the public have access,...

What representations he has received from local authorities regarding the need to strengthen the ability of local authorities to enforce bye-laws about dog-fouling; what consideration he is giving to the introduction of legislation to make the fouling by dogs of footways and other areas to which the public have access,...

How many (a) traded cats and dogs and (b) cats and dogs which are pets, were imported into the United Kingdom for each of the last five years. - Not collected by Ministry.

How many (a) traded cats and dogs and (b) cats and dogs which are pets, were imported into the United Kingdom for each of the last five years. - Not collected by Ministry.

Dog Control & Welfare Bill (HL). Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Committed to Committee of Whole House.

Dog Control & Welfare Bill (HL). Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Committed to Committee of Whole House.

Public petition from Mrs Ann Brewer against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 2 July 1992)

Public petition from Mrs Ann Brewer against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 2 July 1992)

Public petition from Gloria A Pascoe against the amendment to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 17 June 1992).

Public petition from Gloria A Pascoe against the amendment to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 17 June 1992).

When he expects to publish his findings on the connection between tributyl tin and the decline of the dog whelk.

When he expects to publish his findings on the connection between tributyl tin and the decline of the dog whelk.

What assessment he has made of the findings of the Marine Conservation Society's survey of the dog whelk population.

What assessment he has made of the findings of the Marine Conservation Society's survey of the dog whelk population.

If he will list those areas where the dog whelk colonies are (a) on the increase and (b) in decline.

If he will list those areas where the dog whelk colonies are (a) on the increase and (b) in decline.

Public petition from Suzette Rogers against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 12 June 1992).

Public petition from Suzette Rogers against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 12 June 1992).

If he will review the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 with a view to including Rottweilers within the scope of section 1 of that Act and seek to extend the Act to give mandatory powers to local authorities to stipulate that dogs falling within section 1 of the Act must be...

If he will review the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 with a view to including Rottweilers within the scope of section 1 of that Act and seek to extend the Act to give mandatory powers to local authorities to stipulate that dogs falling within section 1 of the Act must be...

Public petition from Lance Donald Ralph Tucker against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 4 June 1992).

Public petition from Lance Donald Ralph Tucker against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 4 June 1992).

What is the maximum daily rate payable to procurators fiscal to keep a dog in kennels, as a production, whilst awaiting to hear a case in court.

What is the maximum daily rate payable to procurators fiscal to keep a dog in kennels, as a production, whilst awaiting to hear a case in court.

Which EC countries enforce compulsory vaccination of dogs.

Which EC countries enforce compulsory vaccination of dogs.

When he was first requested to confirm the bylaw approved by South Hams District Council, based on the Home Office model, excluding all dogs from certain beaches along the coastline of South Devon during the summer months; and if he will make it his policy to approve it immediately.

When he was first requested to confirm the bylaw approved by South Hams District Council, based on the Home Office model, excluding all dogs from certain beaches along the coastline of South Devon during the summer months; and if he will make it his policy to approve it immediately.

Public petitions from Joan & Martin Dempsey against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 20 May 1992) .

Public petitions from Joan & Martin Dempsey against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 20 May 1992) .

Public petitions from Mrs V Goodspeed & Peter Squires against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 14 May 1992).

Public petitions from Mrs V Goodspeed & Peter Squires against the amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent the docking of puppies tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 14 May 1992).

Dog Control & Welfare Bill (HL). Lords presentation & first reading (HL Bill 4 1992/93).

Dog Control & Welfare Bill (HL). Lords presentation & first reading (HL Bill 4 1992/93).

Public petition from Phyllis M Gregg against amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 13 May 1992).

Public petition from Phyllis M Gregg against amendment of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 to prevent docking of puppies' tails by unqualified persons. (Circulated with the Vote for 13 May 1992).

How many prosecutions have been made under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

How many prosecutions have been made under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

What arrangements he has to license beagle pack to use land owned, operated or leased by his Department; and if he will list the beagle packs that have such licences.

What arrangements he has to license beagle pack to use land owned, operated or leased by his Department; and if he will list the beagle packs that have such licences.

If he will publish a table to show for each of the last three years his estimate of (a) the number of children in Great Britain who have been infected with toxocara canis, (b) how many of those infections are attributable to dogs, (c) how many are attributable to foxes...

If he will publish a table to show for each of the last three years his estimate of (a) the number of children in Great Britain who have been infected with toxocara canis, (b) how many of those infections are attributable to dogs, (c) how many are attributable to foxes...

Home Office circular 67/1991: Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. HO. 1991.

Home Office circular 67/1991: Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. HO. 1991.

When he intends to publish the report of the Scottish Working Party on Dogs; and what action he intends to take on the recommendations made in that report. - (Holding answer 24 Jan 1991).

When he intends to publish the report of the Scottish Working Party on Dogs; and what action he intends to take on the recommendations made in that report. - (Holding answer 24 Jan 1991).

Badgers (Further Protection) Act 1991, Breeding of Dogs Act 1991: Home Office circular 75/1991. Home Office. 1991.

Badgers (Further Protection) Act 1991, Breeding of Dogs Act 1991: Home Office circular 75/1991. Home Office. 1991.

What information he has on the number of incidents which have occurred in which dogs suspected to have been covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 have actually been found to be or to be likely to be cross-breeds and therefore excluded from the provisions of the Act. - Inc...

What information he has on the number of incidents which have occurred in which dogs suspected to have been covered by the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 have actually been found to be or to be likely to be cross-breeds and therefore excluded from the provisions of the Act. - Inc...

To comment on recent incidents of poisoning of dogs caused by agricultural pesticides in East Lothian.

To comment on recent incidents of poisoning of dogs caused by agricultural pesticides in East Lothian.

If he will extend the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to cover Rottweiler and Doberman Pincher breeds.

If he will extend the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to cover Rottweiler and Doberman Pincher breeds.

Control of dogs: draft circular. With consultation letter. DOE/WO/ HO. 1991.

Control of dogs: draft circular. With consultation letter. DOE/WO/ HO. 1991.

When he expects to publish the first set of centrally collected statistics related to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

When he expects to publish the first set of centrally collected statistics related to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

If he will issue guidance to police forces of England and Wales in respect of the provision of instruments of humane destruction for use in connection with dangerous dogs or where animals have been injured.

If he will issue guidance to police forces of England and Wales in respect of the provision of instruments of humane destruction for use in connection with dangerous dogs or where animals have been injured.

If he will list all outstanding legislation on dogs which has not yet come into force; and if he will indicate when he expects each piece to come into force. - List given.

If he will list all outstanding legislation on dogs which has not yet come into force; and if he will indicate when he expects each piece to come into force. - List given.

What research he has commissioned concerning the development or discovery of scents or essences that can be used as attractants to dogs and so localise the locations of their waste. - (Holding answer 14 Oct 91).

What research he has commissioned concerning the development or discovery of scents or essences that can be used as attractants to dogs and so localise the locations of their waste. - (Holding answer 14 Oct 91).

What recent studies are available to him on the effects of dog-fouling on public health; whether any further studies are underway or planned.

What recent studies are available to him on the effects of dog-fouling on public health; whether any further studies are underway or planned.

How many prosecutions have taken place in relation to dog-fouling since the introduction of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. - Not separately identifiable.

How many prosecutions have taken place in relation to dog-fouling since the introduction of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. - Not separately identifiable.

If he will introduce legislation to outlaw trading in dog and cat skins within the United Kingdom to seek from Yorkshire television, a video of their evidence on dog & cat skin trading within UK. - No. (Holding answer 18 July 1991).

If he will introduce legislation to outlaw trading in dog and cat skins within the United Kingdom to seek from Yorkshire television, a video of their evidence on dog & cat skin trading within UK. - No. (Holding answer 18 July 1991).

Draft Dangerous Dogs Compensation & Exemption Schemes Order 1991. Home Office. 1991. (Will write: Richard/Ferrers).

Draft Dangerous Dogs Compensation & Exemption Schemes Order 1991. Home Office. 1991. (Will write: Richard/Ferrers).

If he will issue guidelines to those organisations using hounds for hunting purposes on the risk to animal health from taenia hydatigena spread by infected hounds; and if he will require such organisations to worm their hounds effectively and to cook casualty meat and offal prior to being fed to...

If he will issue guidelines to those organisations using hounds for hunting purposes on the risk to animal health from taenia hydatigena spread by infected hounds; and if he will require such organisations to worm their hounds effectively and to cook casualty meat and offal prior to being fed to...

What assessment he has made of the threat to animal health from tape worm infection from parasites spread by hunting dogs fed on uncooked sheep carcases.

What assessment he has made of the threat to animal health from tape worm infection from parasites spread by hunting dogs fed on uncooked sheep carcases.

If he will undertake an inquiry into the activities of the Tegryn Hunt in relation to animal health. - Monthly visits are being undertaken to all known hunt kennels & knackers by state veterinary service staff.

If he will undertake an inquiry into the activities of the Tegryn Hunt in relation to animal health. - Monthly visits are being undertaken to all known hunt kennels & knackers by state veterinary service staff.

What representations he has received seeking an investigation into the prevalence of healthy young greyhounds being put down when no longer required for racing purposes; & if he will introduce legislation to ban the export of greyhounds to countries which cannot guarantee their well-being.

What representations he has received seeking an investigation into the prevalence of healthy young greyhounds being put down when no longer required for racing purposes; & if he will introduce legislation to ban the export of greyhounds to countries which cannot guarantee their well-being.

If he will introduce legislation to require the greyhound racing organisations to set aside increased sums of money for the welfare of retired greyhounds.

If he will introduce legislation to require the greyhound racing organisations to set aside increased sums of money for the welfare of retired greyhounds.

What effect the Dangerous Dogs Bill will have on police dog handlers and police dogs.

What effect the Dangerous Dogs Bill will have on police dog handlers and police dogs.

How many cases of attacks on people by dogs have been recorded by the Metropolitan Police in Tower Hamlets in each year since 1979. - Inc figure.

How many cases of attacks on people by dogs have been recorded by the Metropolitan Police in Tower Hamlets in each year since 1979. - Inc figure.

What measures he plans to take to ensure existing and future dog control legislation is enforced by the police. (Failed OPQ)

What measures he plans to take to ensure existing and future dog control legislation is enforced by the police. (Failed OPQ)

What analysis his Department carries out on the presence of toxocara canis in soil. - Pet-borne infections is responsibility of Sec of State for Health & DOE has not carried out any research into presence of toxocara canis in soil.

What analysis his Department carries out on the presence of toxocara canis in soil. - Pet-borne infections is responsibility of Sec of State for Health & DOE has not carried out any research into presence of toxocara canis in soil.

How many children aged under 16 years were (a) injured and (b) killed by (i) dogs and (ii) other animals in 1990. - Inc table.

How many children aged under 16 years were (a) injured and (b) killed by (i) dogs and (ii) other animals in 1990. - Inc table.

How many cases of attacks on sheep by dogs have been recorded in each police authority area in Wales in each of the last five years; and how many sheep have been (i) killed or (ii) injured in each instance. - Information not held centrally.

How many cases of attacks on sheep by dogs have been recorded in each police authority area in Wales in each of the last five years; and how many sheep have been (i) killed or (ii) injured in each instance. - Information not held centrally.

How many cases of canine spongiform encephalopathy have been confirmed in dogs to date. - Inc figure.

How many cases of canine spongiform encephalopathy have been confirmed in dogs to date. - Inc figure.

To comment on the number of agricultural livestock killed or injured by sheep worrying in last the 12 months for which figures or estimates are available; and what have been the financial implications for support to farmers. - Inc fact that estimated up to 10,000 animals each years. (Failed OPQ)

To comment on the number of agricultural livestock killed or injured by sheep worrying in last the 12 months for which figures or estimates are available; and what have been the financial implications for support to farmers. - Inc fact that estimated up to 10,000 animals each years. (Failed OPQ)

If he will review the compilations of statistics on dog attacks on humans to make them nationwide and more detailed.

If he will review the compilations of statistics on dog attacks on humans to make them nationwide and more detailed.

What specific action he proposes to safeguard the public from breeds of fighting dogs, including the pit bull terrier; and if he will consider banning the importation, breeding and sale of these breeds in the United Kingdom. (Holding answer 20 May 1991)

What specific action he proposes to safeguard the public from breeds of fighting dogs, including the pit bull terrier; and if he will consider banning the importation, breeding and sale of these breeds in the United Kingdom. (Holding answer 20 May 1991)

What assessment he has made of the approximate cost to the National Health Service for treating dog related attacks in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for 1981. - This information is not available centrally.

What assessment he has made of the approximate cost to the National Health Service for treating dog related attacks in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for 1981. - This information is not available centrally.