§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he 565W will make a statement on the account that will be taken in the Government's proposed Rural White Paper of the effect on the rural economy of hunting, shooting and fishing. [128657]
§ Mr. MullinThe Government recognise that country sports, such as fishing, shooting and hunting, contribute significantly to the economy in some rural areas. We are taking account of this during the preparation of the forthcoming Rural White Paper.
§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the Rural White Paper will be published. [128655]
§ Mr. MullinThe Rural White Paper is being prepared in tandem with a White Paper on urban policy and we intend that both White Papers will be published when the House returns in the autumn.