HC Deb 13 July 1966 vol 731 cc200-1W
Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in measures to control pigeons and sparrows.

Mr. Hoy

Techniques have been developed for using stupefying baits to take pigeons and sparrows. But more research is required before a decision can be made on whether they are generally suitable for use on farms, and in particular on whether they can be so used without risk to protected species and game birds.