Lords debate on motion to call attention to the decline in numbers of the red squirrel in Britain and Europe. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the decline in numbers of the red squirrel in Britain and Europe. Motion withdrawn.

Whether Annex IV of the Habitats Directive is to include the red squirrel; and, if not, for what reasons.

Whether Annex IV of the Habitats Directive is to include the red squirrel; and, if not, for what reasons.

What is the current estimated population of red squirrels in the United Kingdom; and how this number relates to the number under the red squirrels biodiversity action plan.

What is the current estimated population of red squirrels in the United Kingdom; and how this number relates to the number under the red squirrels biodiversity action plan.

In which places in the United Kingdom the Forestry Commission is carrying out controls of grey squirrels; and how successful they have been.

In which places in the United Kingdom the Forestry Commission is carrying out controls of grey squirrels; and how successful they have been.

In which places in the United Kingdom grey squirrel controls have been deemed successful.

In which places in the United Kingdom grey squirrel controls have been deemed successful.

Whether any research is currently being undertaken into the control of invasive alien species, and in particular grey squirrels, through the process of immuno-contraception; and, if so, how much funding is currently committed to the project.

Whether any research is currently being undertaken into the control of invasive alien species, and in particular grey squirrels, through the process of immuno-contraception; and, if so, how much funding is currently committed to the project.

Whether they are commissioning or sponsoring any research into the impact of grey squirrels on woodland bird populations; and, if not, whether they are aware of any other research.

Whether they are commissioning or sponsoring any research into the impact of grey squirrels on woodland bird populations; and, if not, whether they are aware of any other research.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 10 January (WA 19–20), when they intend to publish their policy document Grey Squirrels in England—Policy and Action.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 10 January (WA 19–20), when they intend to publish their policy document Grey Squirrels in England—Policy and Action.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 11 October 2004, 665 c42WA, what steps they will take to ensure that the anti-coagulant poison, warfarin, will be categorised within Annexe One of the European Union Plant Protection Directive. [HL 470].

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Whitty on 11 October 2004, 665 c42WA, what steps they will take to ensure that the anti-coagulant poison, warfarin, will be categorised within Annexe One of the European Union Plant Protection Directive. [HL 470].

Given that Article 8H of the Convention on Biological Diversity and Article 11 of the Berne Conventions states that member states should eradicate or contain those alien species threatening biodiversity, what action they intend to take in order to comply with these articles in relation to the grey squirrel. [HL...

Given that Article 8H of the Convention on Biological Diversity and Article 11 of the Berne Conventions states that member states should eradicate or contain those alien species threatening biodiversity, what action they intend to take in order to comply with these articles in relation to the grey squirrel. [HL...

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...

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...

Whether it is their policy that the Forestry Commission should play a leading role by demonstrating, through example, the best methods of controlling the grey squirrel. [HL 472].

Whether it is their policy that the Forestry Commission should play a leading role by demonstrating, through example, the best methods of controlling the grey squirrel. [HL 472].

What plans they have to instigate research into the effects of grey squirrels on declining woodland bird populations. [HL 468].

What plans they have to instigate research into the effects of grey squirrels on declining woodland bird populations. [HL 468].

Under what rules the grey squirrel is exempt from the convention on Biological Diversity. [HL 4234]. - Inc ref to 27 May 2004, 661 c1439-41.

Under what rules the grey squirrel is exempt from the convention on Biological Diversity. [HL 4234]. - Inc ref to 27 May 2004, 661 c1439-41.

Whether they will ensure that red squirrels are included in Annexe IV of the European Union Habitats Directive [HL 4229].

Whether they will ensure that red squirrels are included in Annexe IV of the European Union Habitats Directive [HL 4229].

Whether the Forestry Commission has a policy to control grey squirrels; and, if so, what methods it recommends. [HL 4231].

Whether the Forestry Commission has a policy to control grey squirrels; and, if so, what methods it recommends. [HL 4231].

Whether there has been any change in policy towards controlling the grey squirrel since the reply given by the Lord Donoughue, then Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, that the Government would "do all we can to promote effective means of control because grey squirrels are...

Whether there has been any change in policy towards controlling the grey squirrel since the reply given by the Lord Donoughue, then Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, that the Government would "do all we can to promote effective means of control because grey squirrels are...

Whether they regard the project to reinstate red squirrels into Thetford Forest to have been a success. [HL 4230].

Whether they regard the project to reinstate red squirrels into Thetford Forest to have been a success. [HL 4230].