§ Mr. HENDERSON STEWARTasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether agreement has been reached between the Department of Agriculture and the various interests concerned on the steps necessary to prevent further damage to pastoral and arable farms by the depredations of red deer; and, if so, what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. SKELTONThe committee, representative of the associations concerned, with whom the Department of Agriculture for Scotland have kept in close touch, have, I am informed, reached agreement on this question. Proposals for legislation which have been submitted to my right hon. Friend are at present under consideration.