Mr. SYKESasked the Home Secretary, whether, in view of the destruction of the lapwing or pee-wit in Cheshire by the hunting up of the eggs, he will see his way to allow county councils, under the Wild Birds Protection Acts of 1880 to 1908, to include in their Wild Birds Protection Orders not only the bird itself but also the eggs?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLOn the 15th ultimo I informed the Cheshire County Council that if they desired to apply for an Order protecting lapwings' eggs and also, if they thought it necessary, giving further protection to the bird during the open season, I should be prepared to give the matter favourable consideration. Orders have been made in other counties during recent years taking effect from the 15th April or 1st May and so protecting the second batch of lapwings' eggs, and occasionally an order has been made to protect the first batch.