§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what observations he has received from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons concerning the use of strychnine as a poison for the control of foxes; and if he will take steps to prohibit such use.
§ Mr. HanleyNo observations have been received from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
The Department of Agriculture is, however, currently reviewing the use of strychnine for fox control, with a view to a possible ban.