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Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 February 1994. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 February 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
What considerations led her to license the Bolton Abbey Estate to kill 14 goosanders on the River Wharfe and on the estate fish farm; what representations and advice she received from English Nature; & if she will make it her policy that all species listed under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 will be guaranteed protection in future.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
236 c816-7W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Birds Animals Licensing Nature conservation Pest control English Nature Pests River Wharfe