§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has considered the petition dealing with damage by red deer addressed to him by four members of the sub-committee which, under the chairmanship of the late Lord Lovat, made unanimous recommendations for the reduction of the ravages of red deer in Scotland; and if 578W he proposes to take steps to introduce the Bill agreed in draft by the interested parties?
§ Mr. ElliotYes Sir. I am considering the petition referred to in the first part of the question. As regards the last part, I am afraid that I cannot at the present time make any statement as to the possibility of legislation.