§ Colonel APPLINasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the sale of game and other wild birds during the breeding season in our shops; and whether, in view of the cruelty this practice must cause, even in the case of birds from foreign countries, and the waste of valuable bird-life, he will introduce legislation to prevent the continuation of this practice?
Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSONMy right hon. Friend's attention has been called to this matter, and he hopes to be in a position to make a definite statement on Thursday.