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Written question asked by David Morris (Conservative) on Friday, 16 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Trudy Harrison (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Game: Special Protection Areas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she made an assessment of the potential merits of consulting on the withdrawal of GL43 licences from special protection areas prior to implementing that policy.

Answer

The Defra minister responsible has taken this decision following initial advice from the statutory nature conservation body, Natural England to reduce the risk of impact of avian influenza on rare and protected wild bird populations. We informed stakeholders on 10 May, based on their feedback we sought further advice from Defra’s Chief Scientific Officer prior to issuing final decision on 31 May.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
189950
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Licensing Gun sports Game Public consultation Special protection areas
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk