Dog Licensing Debate
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Lord Bishop of Chester
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(10 years ago)
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Lord De Mauley
My noble friend has given me the opportunity to declare an interest as a dog owner.
The Lord Bishop of Chester
My Lords, I am one of those who wear a dog collar in this House—and for the privilege of doing so I have to be licensed. But as far as I am aware, no fees have been paid. Might I suggest that enough is enough?
Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate (Non-Afl)
My Lords, the right reverend Prelate has stolen my thunder, in a sense. I was going to ask: because of the increasing number of dangerous dog incidents, would it not be worth having a look at licensing the owners?