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Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 July 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Hunting

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether she has made an assessment of compliance with the provisions of the Hunting Act 2004 in respect of (a) fox hunting, (b) hare coursing and (c) deer hunting.
Answer

Responding to incidents of law breaking is an operational matter for Chief Officers of Police. Information collected centrally indicates that in 2005 and 2006 14 people were proceeded against in England and Wales for offences under the Hunting Act 2004.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
478 c1769W; 217263
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Hunting
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk