HL Deb 03 February 1977 vol 379 c1026WA
The Earl of SELKIRK

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether £5 is the maximum fine for pulling the head off a swan.

Lord HARRIS of GREENWICH

No. Since 29th July 1976 the maximum fine under the Protection of Birds Act for killing a mute swan has been £20. The Criminal Law Bill would increase that to £50.

House adjourned at twenty-four minutes past six o'clock.