Hunting

HC Deb 01 February 2002 vol 379 cc619-20W

Mr. Alan Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the registered figures are for each hunt outing this year in respect of(a) riders and (b) followers under the post foot and mouth reporting rules. [31858]

Alun Michael

The information is not available. However, a list of the hunts that have satisfied Divisional Veterinary Managers that they can comply with disease control permit conditions is listed on the DEFRA website on www.defra/gov.uk/footandmouth/rural/hunting/permits.asp.