Chris Inquires Regarding Public Cost Of Dangerous Dogs

WQ Dangerous Dogs 28Oct26

Chris Inquires Regarding Public Cost Of Dangerous Dogs

Christopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many dogs alleged to be prohibited under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 were in kennels awaiting (a) assessment and (b) court determination at the last date for which information is available; and what the average daily cost to the public purse is per dog.

Sarah Jones The Minister of State, Home Department

Kennelling arrangements and associated costs are matters for individual police forces who may collect this data.

  • ENDS #34829

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