§ 12. Major Beamishasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the considerable increase of healthy wild rabbits in East Sussex; and what consideration has been given to the amendment of the Ground Game Act, 1880, in order that tenant farmers can shoot rabbits after dark.
Mr. AmoryI am aware that there has been some increase in wild rabbits in this county, particularly in the central area. If all concerned co-operate with my county pests staff it should not be necessary to consider legislation on the lines indicated by my hon. Friend.