§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to how many farmers his Department has issued badger traps; and in what circumstances they are assisting in the clearing of agricultural land of badgers.
§ Mr. BuchanI am aware of only one instance in which such a trap has been issued, and it was loaned to the occupier concerned. The Department's policy and practice concerning control of badgers remains as stated in the reply given to the hon. Members for the Isle of Wight (Mr. Ross) and Plymouth, Drake (Miss Fookes) on 20th May 1974.—[Vol. 874, c. 20–21.]