HC Deb 03 April 1996 vol 275 cc341-2W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the cost to the Forestry Commission of supervising deer and fox hunts in the New forest by(a) keeps and (b) administrative costs. [24497]

Mr. Boswell

The Forestry Commission spends some £11,000 per annum on supervising deer and fox hunts in the New forest. This includes keepers' wages, the costs of vehicles, and other administration charges.