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Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 March 2005.


Whitty, Lord

Question
Whether farmers or users will be required to demonstrate that appropriate non-lethal methods of control are ineffective or impractical following the change to the general licences issued under Section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. [HL 1628]. - Inc ref to 9 March 2005, press notice accessed via www.defra.gov.uk/news/2005/050309c.htm.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
670 c129WA; HL 1628
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Birds Licensing Firearms Farmers Pest control
Legislation
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981