Written question asked by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2000. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in respect of the implementation of the Burns Report on banning hunting with hounds, what estimate he has made of the number of jobs that will be lost (a) directly and (b) indirectly as a result of the ban; in respect of the implementation of the Burns Report, what estimate he has made of the (a) number of additional firearms licences that will be required to control foxes, (b) safety of lamping foxes at night with high-powered rifles and (c) total cost of compensation broken down by (i) value of animals to be destroyed, (ii) redundant property and (iii) fees and other expenses.

Answer: Mr. Clifton-Brown: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department in respect of the implementation of the Burns report on banning hunting with hounds, (1) what estimate he has made of the number of jobs that will be lost (a) directly and (b) indirectly as a result of the ban; [129039] (2) what estimate he has made of the (a) number of additional firearms licences that will be required to control foxes, (b) safety of lamping foxes at night with high-powered rifles and (c) total cost of compensation broken down by (i) value of animals to be destroyed, (ii) redundant property and (iii) fees and other expenses. [129127] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The consequences of a ban on hunting with dogs will be considered as the legislative options for a Hunting Bill are drawn up.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 353 c301W; 129039;129127
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Compensation Costs Employment Licensing Firearms Hunting Foxes Hunting with Dogs Inquiry
Contains statistics: Yes
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