HC Deb 29 April 1985 vol 78 c40W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for licences to kill herons were received in 1983, 1984 and so far in 1985; how many licences were granted; what were the locations; how many birds were allowed to be killed in each case; how many were actually killed; what deterrent advice was given; and what were the reasons for granting and refusing licences.

Mr. John Mackay

The details are as follows:

  1. a. Applications received, 1983: 5, 1984: 6, 1985: 4
  2. b. Licences granted, 1983: 5, 1984: 6, 1985: Nil so far
  3. c. Locations (by admibernistrative region)

1983
Dumfries and Galloway 1
Highland 1
Tayside 2
Fife 1
TOTAL 5
1984:
Dumfries and Galloway 2
Highland 1
Tayside 3
TOTAL 6

  1. d. No limits were placed on the numbers of birds to be killed.
  2. e. Numbers killed under licence:

Location Number
1983
Dumfries and Galloway 16
Highland 3
Tayside 13
Fife 2
TOTAL 34
1984: 34
Dumfries and Galloway 28
Highland 2
Tayside 14
TOTAL 44

  1. f. The advice of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds was made generally available to all applicants for licences.
  2. g. Licences were issued in 1983 and 1984 to prevent damage to framed trout stocks. The applications for licences for 1985 are under consideration.