§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what research his Ministry is carrying out to establish the effectiveness and humaneness of live catch cage traps for controlling rabbits; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonScientists in my Department have designed and developed a baited cage trapping system to catch rabbits live at the site of damage. The system is currently undergoing intensive trials to determine whether it is a cost-effective and humane method of controlling rabbits.