HC Deb 07 April 1954 vol 526 c356
36. Mr. Ian Harvey

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether arrangements have now been made for a clause to be included in the sealers' annual licence requiring the use of humane instruments for the killing of elephant seals in South Georgia.

Mr. Lyttelton

Yes, Sir. A clause to this effect has been included in all new licences.

Mr. Harvey

Is my right hon. Friend aware that I am very much obliged to him for his answer, and I have no doubt that the elephant seals will be, too?

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