HC Deb 22 March 1927 vol 204 c179
21. Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the first and last dates of the present close season for plover prevailing in Scotland; and whether he will consider making that season uniform?

The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)

The close time varies between county and county. I shall be giad to send my hon. Friend a schedule showing the position, if he so desires. As regards the second part of the question, I do not wish to anticipate discussion on the Bill introduced by the hon. Member for Honiton (Sir C. Morrison-Bell), but it will be noted that that Bill is designed to secure a uniform close season for this and other birds according to their categories.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Will the right hon. Gentleman do his best to see that included in this uniform close season is the much disputed farm at Erribol?