§ 87. Mr. WIGNALLasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware that the practice of using barbed wire for the protection of Crown land in the Forest of Dean is still carried on notwithstanding the promise recently made that barbed wire would be removed from those places where it was found to be dangerous to pedestrians and cattle; and will he take immediate steps to fulfil the promise made that plain wire would be substituted for barbed wire?
Sir A. BOSCAWENThere is still a certain quantity of barbed wire in use in the Forest of Dean, but the promise that it would be removed from places where it is found dangerous to pedestrians or cattle still holds good and any specific complaints will receive careful consideration.
§ Mr. WIGNALLAre specific cases of injury to animals not being repeatedly reported, without any action being taken?
Sir A. BOSCAWENI think my hon. Friend is mistaken. Wherever a specific case is brought to our notice action is taken.