HC Deb 18 July 1973 vol 860 c148W
Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action his Department is taking to reduce the increasing population of urban foxes in Bexhill on Sea and elsewhere.

Mrs. Fenner

As I explained to my hon. Friend the Member for Orpington (Mr. Stanbrook) on 6th February 1973, we do not propose to disturb the present arrangements under which control is a matter for the occupier although it is open to local authorities to provide a service.—[Vol. 850, c.71.]