§ 67. Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether he is aware that the slaughter of deer on Cannock Chase is being carried on indiscriminately and on a scale which will result in their complete extermination in a short time; and whether he will take steps to prevent this eventuality.
§ Colonel Sir GEORGE COURTHOPE (Forestry Commissioner)In so far as the question relates to the Forestry Commission plantations on Cannock Chase the position is that to prevent further serious damage to trees the stock of deer, which have become too numerous, is being reduced. The most humane methods are being employed. There is no possibility of the deer being exterminated.