HC Deb 02 October 1939 vol 351 c1659
10. Mr. Barr

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will make a statement as to the policy of His Majesty's Government with regard to the continuation of fox hunting and the maintenance of packs of foxhounds for this purpose?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith

The question whether any, and if so what, restrictions should be imposed upon fox hunting during the war is, at present, under consideration.

Mr. Barr

Does not the right hon. and gallant Gentleman think that he should take advantage of the present situation and bring this savage and destructive sport to a complete close?

Mr. Robert Gibson

Can the right hon. Gentleman say. how it is that foxes are not able to keep down rabbits?

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