§ 61. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture what success has attended the formation of grey squirrel shooting clubs and what cost to public funds has been involved.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsGratifying success has been achieved by grey squirrel clubs, which now number 320 in 27 counties. 608 During last winter and spring they accounted for some 60,000 grey squirrels at a cost to public funds of less than £1,000, being the expenditure on the free issue of cartridges. Results of the present winter's campaign are not yet available.
§ Viscount HinchingbrookeHas not the right hon. Gentleman yet appointed a grey squirrel shooting enforcement officer?
§ Mr. Gerald WilliamsIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the 4.10 cartridges, in future would the Minister issue only twelve-bore cartridges?