§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what applications he has received for a licence to take gannets or to sell gannets from the island of Sula Sgeir: and if he is prepared to approve this application.
§ Mr. AncramAn application to take gannets from the island of Sula Sgeir has been received in the course of the last few days. Having considered all the relevant factors, including the advice of the Nature Conservancy Council, my right hon. Friend proposes to issue a licence to take 2,000 gannets on the same conditions as in previous years.