HC Deb 05 February 1993 vol 218 cc357-8W
Mr. Dafis

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make it his policy not to issue any licences for the culling of goosanders and cormorants in Wales.

Sir Wyn Roberts

No. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 licences may be granted by the Department to kill these birds in order to prevent serious damage to fisheries.