HC Deb 15 November 1976 vol 919 c343W
Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if it is possible for an order to be made placing an animal which is less rare in Scotland than in England and Wales under the protection of the Conservation of Wild Creatures and Wild Plants Act 1975.

Mr. Marks

Yes, provided its status as a British wild creature is being endangered by an action designated as an offence under the Act.