asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the latest annual figures for stray dogs detained by the police.

Figures for stray dogs are not kept centrally and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will estimate the proportion of police time spent in dealing with stray dogs under present legislation.

The information on which to base such an estimate is not held centrally and could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost by detailed inquiries throughout the country.

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he remains satisfied with the current legislation relating to stray dags.

Current legislation relating to stray dogs is contained in the Dogs Act 1906 and my right hon. Friend has no plans for further legislation.