§ Mr. John MacKayasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he intends to review the Scottish legislation relating to deer.
§ Mr. YoungerYes. We have today sent copies of a consultative paper to interested organisations, inviting their comments by 30 June. Copies have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses. When replies are received we shall consider what legislative measures are required.
Comments are also invited from interested members of the public. Copies of the consultative paper may be obtained on request from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland.