HC Deb 18 February 1918 vol 103 cc437-8
19. Mr. G. LAMBERT

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he is aware that considerable damage is done by red deer to farmers' crops on the borders of Exmoor; and whether, in the interest of food productions, steps can be taken to reduce the number of deer in and around Exmoor?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Sir Richard Winfrey)

The Board have no power to require deer to be killed, but inquiry will be made as to the extent of the damage to which my right hon. Friend refers, in order that the Board may consider whether powers should be obtained.

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