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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 March 2001. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Friday, 16 March 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if it is his policy that members of the Government should not brief in favour of particular options within the Hunting Bill.
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is his policy that members of the Government should not brief in favour of particular options within the Hunting Bill. [154241] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Government are neutral on the issue of hunting with dogs. Individual members of the Government are free to express their own views on the three options in the Hunting Bill.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
364 c767W; 154241
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Attitudes to Hunting Members Ministers
Legislation
Hunting Bill 2000/01
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk