§ Mrs. McAlisterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in view of the concern caused to many people by the continued use of gin traps, which have been banned as a method of trapping in England and Wales, if he will introduce legislation to extend the ban to Scotland.
§ Mr. MaclayOn 23rd October I made the Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Order, 1958, and the Agriculture (Spring Traps) (Scotland) Order, 1958, which have the effect of banning the use of the gin trap in Scotland from 1st May, 1959. except for foxes and, under certain conditions, otters. These Orders were published on Friday, 31st October.