HC Deb 04 November 1946 vol 428 cc169-70W
64. Mr. Gooch

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will encourage a reduction in the large number of seals in Wells, Norfolk, harbour, by offering a small reward for their destruction.

Mr. T. Williams

No funds are available from which I can offer rewards for the destruction of seals. I understand, however, that the local sea fisheries committee which has certain powers for this purpose intends to submit for my approval a proposal to offer such rewards and I am having inquiries made into the desirability of doing so.