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Written question asked by Lord Steel of Aikwood (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2017. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Kielder Forest: Lynx

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussion they have had with the Scottish Government about the proposed release of lynx animals in Kielder Forest which straddles the border between England and Scotland.

Answer

Natural England has set up a regulators’ group involving officials from the Scottish Government, Scottish Natural Heritage, Defra, the Forestry Commission and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The group has met and discussed the application and will continue to liaise regularly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1796
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Lynx Kielder Forest
Link
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