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Written question asked by Craig Whittaker (Conservative) on Friday, 25 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 January 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Moorland: Gun Sports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a comparative assessment of the survival of heather on moorland where grouse shooting (a) does and (b) does not take place.

Answer

The Government is not currently considering conducting any such assessment

The land management of heather dominated habitats has been extensively studied. We do not believe there is a need for further Government funded research at this stage.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96596
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Gun sports Game Nature conservation Moorland
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk