§ 101. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, under the Pests Act, 1954, the use of gin traps for catching rabbits will be prohibited as from 31st July next; and what provision is being made for the supply of other traps that will be effective and convenient in use and not unduly costly.
§ Mr. GodberIt will be illegal to use gin traps to catch rabbits or other animals after 31st July next. Five approved humane traps, one of which is suitable for use against rabbits, are already on sale at reasonable prices. Two other approved traps suitable for use against rabbits should be on sale by early summer.