HC Deb 10 December 1980 vol 995 cc361-2W
Mr. Ennals

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what reports of the misuse of poisons in the countryside have been received by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland since 1 January; and if he will list the regions where such incidents, if any, have occurred.

Mr. Younger

Since 1 January the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland has received reports of 28 confirmed cases of the misuse of poisons involving wildlife and domestic pets in the countryside in Scotland. Incidents occurred in all regions except Central and Fife.

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