Pursuant to 272 c180W, if any further night shooting licence s have been issued; how many deer have been shot on the new licences and by which licence. - Following reply of 21 February no further notices to shoot deer at night have been issued by MAFF.

Pursuant to 272 c180W, if any further night shooting licence s have been issued; how many deer have been shot on the new licences and by which licence. - Following reply of 21 February no further notices to shoot deer at night have been issued by MAFF.

What research he had (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the effects of secondary poisoning caused from the use of Warfarin for squirrel control. - (Holding answer 6 March 1996).

What research he had (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the effects of secondary poisoning caused from the use of Warfarin for squirrel control. - (Holding answer 6 March 1996).

What assessment he has made as to whether extending the use of warfarin to control grey squirrels is in breach of the Grey Squirrels and Warfarin Order 1973.

What assessment he has made as to whether extending the use of warfarin to control grey squirrels is in breach of the Grey Squirrels and Warfarin Order 1973.

Who is responsible for authorising and signing night shooting licences; what application and for what areas have been (a) made and (b) granted since 1994; and if he will place a copy of the terms and conditions of the licences in the Library. - Inc figs and fact that a...

Who is responsible for authorising and signing night shooting licences; what application and for what areas have been (a) made and (b) granted since 1994; and if he will place a copy of the terms and conditions of the licences in the Library. - Inc figs and fact that a...

How many badger setts there are known to be in the boundaries of Paignton Zoo; how many of these have been interfered with; in respect of how many a licence to interfere has been issued; and for what reasons the licences were issued. - Ref HonMember to letter sent to...

How many badger setts there are known to be in the boundaries of Paignton Zoo; how many of these have been interfered with; in respect of how many a licence to interfere has been issued; and for what reasons the licences were issued. - Ref HonMember to letter sent to...

To comment on avian pest species. - Ref to 259 c22W.

To comment on avian pest species. - Ref to 259 c22W.

How many licences were issued under section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to permit the killing of (a) barnacle and (b) Greenland white-fronted geese on Islay to prevent serious agricultural damage in each year since 1982. - Table given. (Holding answer 3 May 1995).

How many licences were issued under section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to permit the killing of (a) barnacle and (b) Greenland white-fronted geese on Islay to prevent serious agricultural damage in each year since 1982. - Table given. (Holding answer 3 May 1995).

What was the number of (a) barnacle and (b) Greenland white-fronted geese killed under licence on Islay to prevent agricultural damage in each winter since 1985-86; and how many returns in respect of each of the licenses issued were incomplete. - Table given.

What was the number of (a) barnacle and (b) Greenland white-fronted geese killed under licence on Islay to prevent agricultural damage in each winter since 1985-86; and how many returns in respect of each of the licenses issued were incomplete. - Table given.

If he will comment on the control of avian pest species.

If he will comment on the control of avian pest species.

If he will comment on the Government's policy on badger culling. - Inc figure.

If he will comment on the Government's policy on badger culling. - Inc figure.

How many licences have been granted for interference with badger setts in each year since 1991 for the purpose of hunting; and which purpose this comes under in section 10 of the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. - None. There are no specific provisions under the Protection of Badgers Act...

How many licences have been granted for interference with badger setts in each year since 1991 for the purpose of hunting; and which purpose this comes under in section 10 of the Protection of Badgers Act 1992. - None. There are no specific provisions under the Protection of Badgers Act...

How many licences have been granted for interference with badger setts for the purpose of hunting in each year since 1991. - None.

How many licences have been granted for interference with badger setts for the purpose of hunting in each year since 1991. - None.

How many licences have been granted for interference with badger setts for the purpose of hunting in each year since 1991. - No licences have been issued as there is no provision for doing so under the Northern Ireland legislation.

How many licences have been granted for interference with badger setts for the purpose of hunting in each year since 1991. - No licences have been issued as there is no provision for doing so under the Northern Ireland legislation.

How many licences have been granted for interference with badger setts for the purpose of hunting in each year since 1991. - None. There are no specific provisions under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 for the granting of licences.

How many licences have been granted for interference with badger setts for the purpose of hunting in each year since 1991. - None. There are no specific provisions under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 for the granting of licences.

How many badger setts there are known to be in the boundaries of Paignton Zoo; how many of these have been interfered with; how many have received a licence to be interfered with; for what reasons the licences were issued. - Will write.

How many badger setts there are known to be in the boundaries of Paignton Zoo; how many of these have been interfered with; how many have received a licence to be interfered with; for what reasons the licences were issued. - Will write.

Further to his Answer of 16th December 1994, Official Report, column 1055W, if he will give details of the conditions attached to the licence issued to a farmer on Solway Firth on 15th December 1994 for the killing of barnacle geese. - Inc fact that copy of the licence and...

Further to his Answer of 16th December 1994, Official Report, column 1055W, if he will give details of the conditions attached to the licence issued to a farmer on Solway Firth on 15th December 1994 for the killing of barnacle geese. - Inc fact that copy of the licence and...

What are the implications for the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 of the recent acquittal in Dumfries Sheriff's Court of a farmer for the shooting of barnacle geese without a licence. - None.

What are the implications for the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 of the recent acquittal in Dumfries Sheriff's Court of a farmer for the shooting of barnacle geese without a licence. - None.

What steps he is taking to monitor the damage done to crops by geese in the Solway Firth.

What steps he is taking to monitor the damage done to crops by geese in the Solway Firth.

What are his reasons for the granting of a licence to a farmer on the Solway Firth to kill barnacle geese; how many geese have so far been killed under licence on the Solway Firth; and how many are permitted to be killed overall.

What are his reasons for the granting of a licence to a farmer on the Solway Firth to kill barnacle geese; how many geese have so far been killed under licence on the Solway Firth; and how many are permitted to be killed overall.

What non lethal methods of goose control are approved by his Ministry; and what measures he is taking to promote them. - Inc ref to "Wild Geese and Scottish Agriculture".

What non lethal methods of goose control are approved by his Ministry; and what measures he is taking to promote them. - Inc ref to "Wild Geese and Scottish Agriculture".