§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement about the amount of public money spent to support fox hunting; and if he will stop such public expenditure.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe sport of fox hunting is not supported from public funds. Fox destruction clubs, whose aim is systematic control of foxes to protect sheep may qualify for 50 per cent. grant, and £20,633 was paid in 1979–80.