§ Mr. Mylesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give an estimate of the damage done by rabbits in the hill and upland areas of Scotland; and if he will take measures to bring this problem under control.
§ Mr. YoungerIt is not possible to make a reliable estimate.
The control of rabbits is the responsibility of occupiers, but my officials are always ready to discuss with land use organisations any proposal put forward for improvements in arrangements for rabbit control not involving additional Government resources.