§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made on the eradication of feral cats on Ascension Island.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesFeral cat culling programmes continue. An eradication programme may lead to an increased bird population. We wish to assess a survey carried out in 1992 by the United States Air Force bird strike team on the likely effect of this on aircraft activity. Once we have received the team's report we shall discuss the conclusions with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and other interested parties.