§ 71. Sir T. Mooreasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in view of the decision that it will be illegal to use gin traps to catch rabbits or other animals in England and Wales after 31st July next, what date he intends to fix for imposing a similar restriction in Scotland.
§ Mr. MaclayBefore I can fix a date for the prohibition of unapproved traps in Scotland, I am obliged by Statute to have regard to the availability of approved traps and to other relevant considerations. I have these matters under review.