§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list all changes to the protection or quarry status of bird species in the United Kingdom since the enactment of the Wildlife and Countryside Act.
§ Mr. BaldryThere have been no changes to the status of any bird species since the Act came into force.
§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether capercaillie and black grouse are still quarry species in the United Kingdom; and if he has any plans to alter their status.
§ Mr. BaldryBoth capercaillie and black grouse may be hunted in the open season. There are no plans at present to alter these arrangements.