HC Deb 08 March 1906 vol 153 cc646-7
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will introduce legislation requiring the proprietors of deer forests to fence in their forests in such a manner as to prevent deer from ravaging the crops of crofters on the adjoining lands.

MR. SINCLAIR

I am unable to make any promise now as to such legislation, but the point will be carefully considered.

MR. WEIR

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of issuing a circular to owners of deer forests asking them to adopt this course?

MR. SINCLAIR

I should like notice of that.

* MR. MORTON (Sutherland)

In the case of deer straying through lack of fencing, are the crofters entitled to shoot them?

* MR. SPEAKER

Notice must be given of that Question.