HC Deb 17 July 1973 vol 860 c105W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will order an inquiry into allegations ol cruelty during culling of seals in the Wash.

Mr. Lane

The operations are supervised by an officer of the Natural Environment Research Council, who submits a full report when they are completed. We have received no allegations of cruelty during the operations which began on 10th July.