asked the Prime Minister if he will consider the advisability of extending the time for shooting game this season owing to the general shortage of meat in the country?

The Destruction of Pheasants Order (No. 2), of which I am sending my hon. Friend a copy, enables pheasants to be shot during the close season.

May I ask is the right hon. Gentleman discriminating between cock pheasants and hen pheasants?

Those concerned may draw that distinction.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in Scotland also the season has been extended?

I am afraid that is a question which should be addressed to the Secretary for Scotland.