HC Deb 03 February 1971 vol 810 cc390-1W
Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he is taking to ensure that the Forestry Commission makes a proper and adequate contribution to the cost of fox control by means of foot packs in Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The Forestry Commission's subscriptions to fox destruction societies in Wales are to be improved. In upland sheep rearing areas selected societies will receive a bonus of 2s. for each fox destroyed, and societies using foot packs will additionally receive 75 per cent, of their costs for each day they are operating with prior approval on the Commission's land, up to a maximum of £6 a day.