Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 June 2000. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Friday, 9 June 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what date was first set for the report of the Burns Inquiry into hunting with dogs to be delivered to him; when he expects to receive it; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what date was first set for the report of the Burns Inquiry into hunting with dogs to be delivered to him; when he expects to receive it; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement. [125349] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Burns Inquiry was asked to report by late spring. My right hon. Friend, the Home Secretary, expects to receive the report from Lord Burns today, and for the report to be published next week.

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