HC Deb 16 February 1931 vol 248 c868
38. Mr. EDE

asked the Minister of Agriculture what action he proposes to taken on the petition sent to him and signed by 226 inhabitants of Peacehaven, Sussex, praying him to obtain powers to prevent the turning out of foxes in poultry-rearing districts, and to enable poultry breeders to obtain adequate restitution for loss inflicted on them by the depredations of foxes?

Dr. ADDISON

As my hon. Friend is aware, I have already communicated with the Joint Standing Committee to the National Poultry Council and Masters of Foxhounds Association upon this subject, and have been informed that the matter will be investigated at once. I propose to send the Joint Committee a copy of the petition mentioned by my hon. Friend, and will consider the whole question further when the results of my communications with the Committee are available.

Mr. EDE

Will my right hon. Friend make arrangements, so that the foxes shall not eat any more chickens, while this investigation is proceeding?