Dogs have their day at Westminster
A competitor in the Westminster Dog of the Year contest, aimed at promoting responsible ownership, goes through its paces. The winner was Tizzy, a mongrel found by junior Education Minister Cheryl Gillan. Meanwhile, in the Lords, legislation giving magistrates discretion on ordering the
destruction of a dangerous dog was cleared but stands no chance of becoming law owing to lack of parliamentary time Photograph: Edward Webb
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