HC Deb 27 July 1972 vol 841 c359W
52. Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will conduct an investigation to ascertain the extent of cruelty to baby seals in recently approvel culls; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lane

I have received a detailed report from the Natural Environment Research Council which makes clear that the culling operations have been conducted humanely.