HC Deb 25 November 1993 vol 233 cc154-5W
26. Sir Michael Grylls

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he is taking to uphold the right to take part in lawful country sports; and if he will make a statement.

27. Mr. Hargreaves

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress he has made in drawing up plans to prevent the disruption of legal country sports.

Mr. Charles Wardle

We will introduce in the Criminal Justice Bill, to be brought forward this session, a criminal offence of aggravated trespass to ensure that the police have the necessary powers to prevent or to deal with those trespassers who seek to obstruct or disrupt a lawful activity.