§ Mr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the actions taken by his Department to extend protection to seals under the Conservation of Seals Act, 1970.
§ Mr. CarlisleProtection is provided by the Act itself without action on my right hon. Friend's part for seals during their close seasons and by the prescription of prohibited methods of killing. He has power to extend protection by the making of orders prescribing areas where the killing and taking of seals is prohibited throughout the year, but has not exercised it.