HC Deb 15 December 1988 vol 143 cc728-9W
104. Mr. Speller

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what changes he proposes in the laws governing clay pigeon shooting.

Mr. Chope

The Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1988 allows land to be used for clay pigeon shooting for up to 14 days in any calendar year without planning permission. My Department is issuing this week a consultation paper about whether the 1988 Order should be amended to revert to the 28 days maximum allowed by the previous, 1977 order.

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those organisations he is proposing to consult with regard to the provisions of the General Development Order 1988 concerning clay pigeon shooting; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chope

I propose to consult 150 organisations, including the Sports Council, The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association, other shooting bodies, amenity and environmental groups, and the local authority associations. I will place a copy of the consultation paper, and a full list of consultees, in the Library of the House.