HC Deb 24 April 1952 vol 499 c32W
56. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will give an estimate of the number of chickens destroyed by foxes annually; and what steps he is taking to exterminate or control such vermin.

Sir T. Dugdale

It is not possible to give an estimate of the number of chickens destroyed by foxes. County pests officers organise drives against foxes where necessary. Where hunts operate, they co-operate with the county committees in keeping foxes down.