Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 1 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 September 2003. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 September 2003 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, if she will make it her policy to introduce financial aid to those disadvantaged by the Hunting Bill.

Answer: Mr. Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make it her policy to introduce financial aid to those disadvantaged by the Hunting Bill. [128685] Alun Michael: No. It is not normal practice, nor a requirement of human rights legislation, to pay compensation to people affected by legislative change except where the legislation specifically deprives them of property. The Hunting Bill deprives no one of their property, but limits their use.

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