33. Lady Tweedsmnirasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has compiled a list of common wild birds under Section 2 (4) (c) of the Protection of Birds Act, 1954.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeI have this matter under urgent consideration in consultation with my Advisory Committee, but the list is not yet ready for publication.
§ Lady TweedsmuirDoes my right hon. and gallant Friend realise that these lists will have to be circulated to local authorities, at any rate within the next month? Will he urge a speedy decision?
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeYes, most certainly. I can promise my hon. Friend that the lists will be published very soon.