Into the park for a run. Ankle on the mend at last. More wet and windy weather forecast for tonight. Into the House and immediately carried on working on my speech regarding dangerous dogs, which was debated in the afternoon. After a statement on the Golden Temple tragedy, the debate on the Lords' amendments to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill began. I listened to the first set of amendments and was then called by the Deputy Speaker when it came to the amendments affecting dangerous dogs. My particular interest in this was sparked by an apppalling attack on one of my constituent's young daughter. They'd been invited to a party by a neighbour and during it a West Highland terrier latched on to the girl's face, causing appalling damage. As the law stands attacks on private property cannot be prosecuted so these amendments will allow for this. Clearly, a case like this is very different to the stereotypical vicious dog owner, but we must remember people like the postman and owners must take responsibility for their animals. Returned to my office for a short while before going back into the Chamber to deliver the petition to save our Portland SAR helicopter. A team of stalwarts - Belinda Craig, Patricia and Debra Joy, Shelley Cutler and Roger McPherson - had done wonders to collect more than 100,000 signatures which we are planning to deliver to No 10 soon. I mentioned the team by name and also thanked Dr Ian Mew, a consultant at Dorset County Hospital, who has done so much to help and support the cause, and Cllr Sandy West, who has been equally helpful and supportive. Back home to supper with my daughter.