Deer And Fox Hunting

54.

Mr. KIRKWOOD
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?

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

Sir B. FALLE
Are there any really wild deer in this country?

Mr. KIRKWOOD
Yes.

Sir B. FALLE
Where?

Mr. KIRKWOOD
In the Highlands of Scotland.

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