HC Deb 06 May 1941 vol 371 c680
24. Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made with muir-burning in deer forests in Scotland; and whether system atic plans in this regard have been formulated?

Mr. Johnston

I would refer the hon.Member to the Reply given to his similar Question on 1st April. Discretion in such matters must be left in the hands of the local agricultural executive committees.