§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Prime Minister what plans the Government have to(a) introduce legislation relating to fox hunting and (b) provide opportunities for legislation relating to fox hunting. [64483]
§ The Prime MinisterWe have kept fully to our Manifesto commitment on this issue, which was to allow a free vote. Members made their views clear with a huge majority in favour of banning hunting. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has met with my hon. Friend the Member for Worcester (Mr. Foster) and others to look at ways of dealing with this issue.
The Government's priority is to ensure the successful passage of the full legislative programme which was set out in the Queen's Speech.