Seals

HC Deb 28 July 1978 vol 954 cc956-7W

Mr. Body

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will publish the list of applicants for licences to cull seals in the Wash in the current year.

Dr. Summerskill

There have been no such applicants.

Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will license a controlled cull of Farne Island seals later in 1978.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

If I receive an application I shall, in accordance with section 10(3) of the Conservation of Seals Act 1970, consult the Natural Environment Research Council before issuing any licence under the Act. I shall also take into account any other relevant considerations.