asked the Prime Minister whether he proposes to introduce legislation to bring within the scope of the Acts for the prevention of cruelty to animals the infliction of cruelty upon wild deer and foxes by causing them to be torn to pieces by dogs for sport?

I have been asked to reply. The answer is in the negative.

Are there any really wild deer in this country?

Yes.

Where?

In the Highlands of Scotland.

Is it not a fact that carted deer are too valuable to be torn to pieces by hounds?