§ Mr. Norman Lamontasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will increase to take account of inflation the fines payable in convictions for the stealing of eggs from protectel species of birds.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe maximum fines payable, originally fixed in 1954, were increased fourfold this year by the Protection of Birds (Amendment) Act 1976 We have in mind the probability of a further increase when a legislative opportunity arises.