§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many licences were issued in 1992, 1993 and to date in 1994 to allow hunting on Forestry Commission land; what was the total income from such licences; and whether these were open to public tender.
§ Sir Hector MonroThe Forestry Commission issued 73 permits to allow hunting on its land in 1992, 78 permits in 1993 and 81 permits in 1994. The Commission makes no charge for hunting and permits are not subject to public tender.
§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many licences to shoot birds and game on Forestry Commission land were issued in 1992, 1993 and 1994; to which bodies or organisations; and what was the total income from such licences;
(2) which hunts have licences to hunt on Forestry Commission land; and in which areas.
§ Sir Hector MonroI shall write to hon. Member as soon as possible and place a copy of the signed letter in the Libraries of the House.
Agricultural or Forestry operations Preventing serious damage to land, crops etc. Scientific, educational or conservation purposes Development under Town and Country Planning (S) Act 1972 Investigation of a possible offence or the gathering of evidence 1992 2 1 1 1 1 1993 — 3 4 1 23 1994 — 2 3 1 7