Hunting with Dogs: Landscape Protection

HL Deb 13 June 2002 vol 636 cc49-50WA

Lord Hardy of Wath

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What consideration is being given to the question of landscape protection if hunting with dogs is prohibited. [HL4448]

Lord Whitty

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for Rural Affairs (Alun Michael) announced on 21 March that in relation to hunting with dogs he would conduct a process which will allow individuals and organisations to contribute their views and evidence, in particular on the issues of cruelty and utility. All views submitted will be given due consideration.