Written question asked by Colin Burgon (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 March 2001. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Thursday, 29 March 2001 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, when the Lead Shot Legislation (England) Review Group will report; and what plans the Government has to take forward the Group's recommendations.

Answer: Mr. Burgon: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the Lead Shot Legislation (England) Review Group will report; and what plans the Government have to take forward the group's recommendations. [156402] Mr. Meacher: I have just received the report from the Lead Shot Legislation (England) Review Group. The report is the unanimous view of the organisations represented on the Group. The report recommendations include proposals for some changes to the Schedules of the Lead Shot Legislation and my Department will shortly be carrying out a consultation exercise on the recommendations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 156402; 365 c739W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Ammunition Environment protection Lead Regulation Lead Shot Working Group
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk