Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 15 March 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food
- Question
- To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what was the cost of the research project, developing humane, environmentally acceptable and cost-effective methods of rabbit control; and what assessment it made of the use of ferrets as a means of rabbit control. - Including figures.
- Answer
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Mr. Maclean: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the cost of the research project, developing humane, environmentally acceptable and cost-effective methods of rabbit control; and what assessment it made of the use of ferrets as a means of rabbit control. [75623] Mr. Rooker: This project has now ended and the total cost was £479,000. An assessment of the use of ferrets for rabbit control was not included.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 75623; 327 c547W
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Expenditure Pest control Research Rabbits Ferrets
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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