HC Deb 03 March 1958 vol 583 c94W
60. Mr. Remnant

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of grey squirrels killed in 1955, 1956 and 1957 for which 2s. per tail was paid.

Mr. John Hare

In 1955, 1956 and 1957 the numbers of grey squirrel tails for which payment was made were 145,000, 218,000 and 351,000 respectively. The rate in 1956 and 1957 was 2s. per tail, but in 1955 was only 1s. In spite of the above figures the squirrel population showed a considerable increase in 1957.