HC Deb 03 March 1898 vol 54 cc489-90
MR. MACNEILL

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury, whether the sworn depositions of the suffering caused to the tame deer when hunted by the Royal buckhounds on 10th December 1897 have been brought under the notice of the Prime Minister; and whether, having regard to the fact that in December 1896 a letter was addressed to the Prime Minister, signed, among other signatories, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, against the continuance of this form of sport, any steps will be taken for the abolition of the Royal buckhounds?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY

I understand that no record has been kept of any such deposition having reached the Prime Minister. As regards the second paragraph of the Question, the answer is in the negative.

MR. MACNEILL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the practice is viewed with repugnance in the very highest quarters?

[No answer was given.]