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Written question asked by Lord Moran (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2008.


Animal Welfare: Wild Birds

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:When they will prepare an impact assessment for amendments to the list of species in Schedule 4 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Answer

My department will publish an impact assessment to accompany any statutory instrument that may amend Schedule 4. Until a decision has been made on how to amend Schedule 4, it is not possible to say when the impact assessment will be prepared.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3763; 702 c52WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Birds Registration Impact assessments
Legislation
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk