Written question asked by Earl Peel (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2005. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2005.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

When they expect to receive the final policy statement on grey squirrel control in England from the Forestry Commission; and further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 11 October 2004, 665 c43-4WA, whether it is their policy to control the grey squirrel exclusively for the purpose of protecting new broadleaf woodland; or whether this policy is also in place in order to protect and sustain the red squirrel population. [HL 469;HL 471].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

668 c18-9WA; HL 469;HL 471

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Forestry Commission Forests Nature conservation Pest control Squirrels