HC Deb 14 December 1988 vol 143 c617W
33. Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why he did not consult the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association on the recent general development order relating to permitted days.

Mr. Chope

My Department is issuing a consultation paper this week about whether the order should be amended to revert to 28 days. The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association will be among those consulted.

80. Sir Hector Monro

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to have consultations with the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association about the General Development Order 1988 and the reduction of shooting days from 28 to 14.

Mr. Chope

My Department is issuing a consultation paper this week; a copy is being sent to the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association.

96. Mr. Marland

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy to respond to the views of the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association, by reverting to the 28 days permitted use set by the General Development Order 1988.

Mr. Chope

My Department is issuing this week a consultation paper about whether the General Development Order 1988 should be amended to revert to a maximum 28 days permitted use rights for clay pigeon shooting. The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association and the Sports Council are among those we are consulting.

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