§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent studies he has received and considered relating to the red deer population; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe most recent study of this nature is the report on "The Management of Wild Red Deer in Scotland", commissioned by Rural Forum. My right hon. Friend considers that this report is a helpful contribution to public debate and is timely in view of the current review of deer legislation. It will be studied in detail in the context of the review.