§ 11. Sir J. Duncanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he proposes to issue a further Suspension Order this year to the Grey Seals (Protection) (Scotland) Act, 1932, so that further attempts to cull grey seals may be made.
§ Mr. MaclayYes, Sir. A draft of an Order suspending the close season for a further year was laid before the House on 12th July. As the statutory period during which a Resolution could be passed against the Order expired last week, I propose to make the Order and bring it into force on the expiry of the present Order.
§ Sir J. DuncanWill the Order apply to the Fame Islands, where it is alleged that grey seals are increasing to an alarming extent and spreading up the Angus and Kincardineshire coast, where they are doing a lot of damage to fishing interests?
§ Mr. MaclayThe Fame Islands do not come within my responsibility.