Written question asked by Earl Peel (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 February 2003. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Thursday, 27 February 2003.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

What qualifications the registrar will seek from those wishing to obtain a licence to use terriers to locate and bolt foxes and mink from underground for pest control purposes; What can replace the use of terriers to locate and bolt foxes and mink from underground, should any person be unsuccessful in obtaining a licence from the registrar; and If the Hunting Bill were to receive Royal Assent, what advice they would give to gamekeepers using dogs to flush a wild mammal from cover who find themselves in a situation whereby they cannot take a safe shot to despatch the wild mammal and; Why a registered gamekeeper using dogs to control mammals may expect an inspector from a prescribed animal welfare body to accompany him or her whilst carrying out these pest control measures. [HL 1590] [HL 1591] [HL 1592] [HL 1593].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1590; 645 c63-4WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Animal welfare Licensing Inspections Dogs Hunting Foxes Qualifications Mink Pest control Registration

Legislation

Hunting Bill 2002/03