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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what alternative methods of fox control he recommends to replace that provided by hunting.
Answer

Mr. Maclean: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what alternative methods of fox control he recommends to replace that provided by hunting. [93489] Mr. Meacher: The fox is not a protected species and may be killed or taken by owners and occupiers of land using any method, for example, shooting or trapping, which is not prohibited by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93489; 336 c352W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Foxes Pest control
Legislation
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981