§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he proposes to control the numbers of seals on the North-East coast of England.
§ Mr. HoyAs the hon. Member is aware my right hon. Friend has been trying for some time to arrange for further culling of the seals on the Fame Islands. Unfortunately, the owners of the islands, whose consent is necessary under existing arrangements, remain unwilling to grant permission for further culls.