Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 1999. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 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, if he will re-instate the bounty for grey squirrel tails.
- Answer
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Mr. Soames: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will re-instate the bounty for grey squirrel tails. [85772] Mr. Morley: No. We are taking several steps to help landowners protect woodland from the damage caused by grey squirrels. However, we do not consider that a bounty is an appropriate or satisfactory mechanism.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 85772; 332 c244W
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Animals Pest control Pests Squirrels
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