HC Deb 22 July 1997 vol 298 cc548-9W
Mrs. Ballard

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the review of hunting on Forestry Commission land will be completed; what is the composition of the body undertaking it; and what its terms of reference are. [8729]

Mr. Morley

The review of hunting on Forestry Commission land is an internal review which is being carried out by the forestry commissioners and commission officials as a normal part of their duties. The commissioners aim to complete their review later this summer.

Mr. Swayne

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the Forestry Commission regarding the review of hunting with hounds on forestry commission land. [8891]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 15 July 1997]: The forestry commissioners are reviewing their policy on hunting with hounds on commission land, and will advise us of their conclusions in due course.