§ 62. Mr. Maurice Macmillanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the problem of the damage done by deer in West Surrey; and what steps he is taking to control the deer population in the area.
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§ Mr. John MackieDamage resulting from wild deer straying on to enclosed land is increasing, largely because of the growth in afforestation, but is still generally slight and is not thought to be any heavier in West Surrey than in other parts of south east England. A deer control society fully equipped to undertake control is active in the area.