§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to her answer of 26 March, ref. 46360, if she will make a statement on the future duties of Lord Burns in relation to hunting with dogs, with special reference to the issues of cruelty and utility. [47877]
§ Alun MichaelMy noble Friend Lord Burns, was appointed in December 1999 to carry out an inquiry into hunting with dogs. He discharged his task with the submission of his report on 9 June 2000.