Mr. LEICESTER HARMSWORTHasked the Secretary for Scotland whether, with a view to prevent the further absorption into the deer forest area of land which in recent years has been under cultivation,? he will consider the expediency of introducing legislation such as will empower the Board of Agriculture for Scotland to "prevent arable or grazing lands in the congested areas of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland being hereafter set apart exclusively for sporting purposes?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe matter referred to by my hon. Friend is engaging 2295W the attention of the Board under their existing powers, and I do not know that there is at present any practical necessity for fresh legislation.