Dear Ms Dunckley

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Request No 21730

Thank you for your request for information about dangerous dogs legislation and pit bull terrier type dogs. Your request was received on 1 March 2010 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the above legislation.

The leaflet enclosed tells you about the legislation and the procedures I will follow in handling your request.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable but if that is the case I will let you know the likely charges before proceeding.

If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Yours sincerely

Jim McKelvey

Animal Identification, Legislation and Welfare Branch

(028) 9052 5470

E-mail: jim.mckelvey@dardni.gov.uk