HC Deb 12 July 1973 vol 859 c396W
40. Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the culling of baby seals in the Wash.

Mr. Lane

In the light of advice from the Natural Environment Research Council my right hon. Friend has issued licences, under the Conservation of Seals Act 1970, to four persons, authorising each to kill, by shooting, up to 95 common seal pups in the period 10th-23rd July.

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the culling of seals in the Wash due to commence on 10th July.

Mr. Lane

In the light of advice from the Natural Environment Research Council, my right hon. Friend has issued licences, under the Conservation of Seals Act, 1970, to four persons, authorising each to kill, by shooting, up to 95 common seal pups in the period 10th-23rd July.