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Mr. Wm. Ross
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many dog licences were issued in England in each of the last three years;(2) how many dog licences were issued in Wales in each of the last three years.
Mr. Strang
I am advised by the Post Office that the total numbers of dogs licensed during this period were:
| DOGS LICENSED IN ENGLAND AND WALES* | ||||
| Year (April-March) | England | Wales | ||
| 1974–75 | … | … | 2,462,384 | 148,655 |
| 1975–76 | … | … | 2,510,755 | 151,894 |
| 1976–77 | … | … | 2,539,443 | 158,742 |
| * In some instances, and on payment of the extra fee(s) involved, a single licence may be issued in respect of two or more dogs in the same ownership. | ||||