§ 8. Mr. HARDIEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he proposes to take to prevent serious loss to the crops of crofters caused by deer, especially at the heights of Dochcarty, Dingwall?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEMy right hon. Friend has received no representations that damage by deer to crofters' crops has taken place or is likely to take place in the district mentioned in the hon. Member's question.
§ Mr. HARDIEIs the Lord Advocate not aware of two Court cases where crofters were fined, and is he not aware that a statement was made that they had been given permission by the owner to shoot deer, and is he aware that the deer do not come down until dark, and that you cannot shoot deer in the dark? What does he propose to do in the matter?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEThe answer which I have given is the reply of my right hon. Friend on the subject.
§ Mr. HARDIEAre we not entitled to ask why the information is so inaccurate?
§ The LORD ADVOCATEI am not aware that it is inaccurate.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member is giving information.