Written question asked by Earl Peel (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2003. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 February 2003.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

What discussions they have held with the National Gamekeepers Organisation or the Campaign for Shooting about concerns expressed by both organisations that the present Hunting Bill will limit the way in which gamekeepers can use dogs to conserve game and wild birds, despite government pledges not to interfere with shooting; and what advice they intend to give to the 6,000 gamekeepers who use terriers to locate and bolt foxes and mink from under ground for pest control purposes; and whether this practice will be illegal without registration. [HL 1578;HL 1579].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

645 c15WA; HL 1578;HL 1579

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Birds Dogs Game Hunting Foxes Nature conservation Mink Pest control Registration Wildlife

Legislation

Hunting Bill 2002/03