§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will outline the procedure for registration of a fox destruction society with his Department; and through which agency moneys allocated to such societies are disbursed.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythTo qualify for registration a fox destruction society must satisfy the Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department that there is a need for systematic control of foxes within a clearly defined area and that the society will undertake this control in a responsible manner. Payment of 50 per cent. of the approved expenditure of the society is made by the Department following scrutiny of audited accounts.