asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is now the policy of his Department in regard to the use of dogs by police in industrial disputes and in police dealings with the public; and if he will make a statement.

It would be contrary to practice for police dogs to be used in connection with industrial disputes. I am satisfied that chief officers of police exercise proper discretion in the use of police dogs, and I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the general guidance that has been issued.