asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received to date following the publication of the interdepartmental working report on dogs; and what progress he has made towards implementing its recommendations.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Mr. Corbett) on the 3rd February.—[Vol. 925, c. 272–273.]—Since that date the following additional organisations have sent us their comments on the Report of the Working Party on Dogs: Association of Metropolitan Authorities; Farmers' Union of Wales; National Housing and Town Planning Council Post Office. I have also received views from some additional local bodies and members of the public. No decision has yet been taken on implementation.

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment by what amount the charge for dog licences would have to be increased to cover the cost of administration.

On the latest information available the revenue from dog licences already covers the cost of administration.