§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the currently approved methods of deer culling; and what plans he has to approve further methods.
§ Sir Hector MonroThe only currently approved method of deer culling is by shooting, using an approved firearm as defined in sections 23(2) and 23A of the Deer (Scotland) Act 1959, as amended, and the Deer (Firearms etc.) (Scotland) Order 1985. I have no plans at present to approve any further methods.