HC Deb 03 July 1980 vol 987 c711W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will set up an inquiry into the working of the protection provisions of the Protection of Birds Act.

Mr. Monro

No.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the operation of the protection provisions of the Protection of Birds Act.

Mr. Monro

We are not wholly satisfied and intend to include amending legislation in the Wildlife and Countryside Bill to help enforcement.