§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to combat sheep rustling. [15650]
§ Mr. MacleanI have been asked to reply.
The Government have taken a number of steps, such as encouraging the formation of farm watch schemes, to combat a range of crimes in rural areas. However, it is a matter for individual chief officers of police to decide operational priorities according to local needs.