HC Deb 24 June 1969 vol 785 cc243-4W
65. Mr. A. Royle

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many deer were killed in Richmond Park during the period 1st April to 21st June 1969; how this figure compares with those for a similar period in 1968 and with the average for that time of year over the past seven years; and how many of the deaths were caused by car accidents.

Mr. Loughlin

Two, both as a result of car accidents; this compares with one in 1968, and an average of between three and four over the last seven years.

66. Mr. A. Royle

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works what action he is proposing to take to prevent the slaughter of deer during the period 1st

Year Office Furniture and Furnishings Works
£ £
1964–65 … Lord President of the Council … 150 —
1966 … Minister of State, Commonwealth Relations Office … 660 —
1966 … Minister of Health … 2,000 —
1966 … Minister of Housing and Local Government … — 80
1966 and 1967 … Secretary of State for the Home Department … 1,500 875
1967 … Secretary of State for Economic Affairs … 175 300
1967 … Secretary of State for Education and Science … — 575
1967 … Minister of Public Building and Works … — 430 (double windows)
1967 … Minister of Social Security … 120 50
1967 … Chancellor of the Exchequer … 800 300
1968 … Secretary of State for Education and Science … 210 —
1968 … Chancellor of the Exchequer … — 400 (double windows)
1968 … Secretary of State for Social Services … 550 —
1969 … Paymaster-General … 490 390
1969 … Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity … 1,000 500

January to 31st March, 1970 in view of the increase in the numbers of deer killed during the same period in 1969.

Mr. Loughlin

As I indicated in my answer to the hon. Member on 12th June, it has not yet been possible to establish the cause of the sudden increase in deer casualties in the first three months of this year. There was also a sharp increase in deaths from natural causes over this period. I am continuing to investigate this matter with the object of identifying measures to reduce the mortality rate.