Written question asked by Peter Atkinson (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 November 2002. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 28 November 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she will publish the evidence submitted during the consultation process relating to hunting. - Video recordings and transcripts of the public hearings and the presentations made by the expert witnesses in Library (Video Holdings at 799.2/Bri) (Dep 03/1823) and on www.defra.gov.uk.

Answer: Mr. Peter Atkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she will publish the evidence submitted during the consultation process relating to hunting. [83383] Alun Michael: The proceedings referred to have been exemplary in terms of being available to everyone who has an interest in the issue. The three full days of hearings held in Portcullis House in September were (a) open to the public (b) available via live webcast and (c) Published in full transcript within days of the event. In addition video recordings of the three days on 9, 10 and 11 September have been placed in the Library of the House. Transcripts of the public hearings and the presentations made by the expert witnesses are available electronically at www.defra.gov.uk. Copies of these documents together with the evidence submitted to me by organisations, including individual hunts, during the consultation process will be available in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 83383; 395 c403W
Session: 2002-03
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Animal welfare Evidence Dogs Field sports Hunting Foxes Public participation Pest control
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk