§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy on fox hunting on estates and property owned or managed by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector MonroFox hunting on land owned by my right hon. Friend and managed by the Forestry Commission is permitted only where it has traditionally taken place or where the right to hunt or to grant facilities to hunt has been reserved in the title. No permissions are currently granted for the hunting of foxes on any of the remaining land owned by my right hon. Friend.