§ 78 and 79. Sir J. Lucasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if, in view of the fact that there is no close season for any mammal in Great Britain, except in the case of deer in Scotland, he will introduce legislation to forbid the sale of venison during the breeding season, with any safeguards that may be necessary;
(2) if, in view of the fact that the Forestry Commission now seek to impose a close season for deer within their boundaries, he will introduce legislation to stop the slaughter and wounding of deer by poachers irrespective of the time of year.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerSections 12 to 16 of the Larceny Act, 1861, contain comprehensive provisions against deer poaching in any forest, chase or purlieu. I am not at present satisfied that there is a case for further legislation on this subject.