Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 30 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 December 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 9 December 2004 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, what measures her Department is taking to raise awareness amongst falconers of the impact which illegal trade can have on wild populations of saker falcons.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what measures her Department is taking to raise awareness among falconers of the impact which illegal trade can have on wild populations of saker falcons. [202073] Mr. Morley: Officials from the Department have regular contact with falconers in the UK and have also attended falconry events overseas. These forums are an ideal opportunity to disseminate the latest information on all birds of prey and falconry, including the effect on the numbers of wild populations of falcons because of their illegal taking and trade. Additionally, there are regular bulletins issued by the Department which are sent to falconers, which contain advice on changes in the conservation status, and levels of protection and control, which may be afforded to a specific species.

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