§ Mr. SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress he has made on consultations with the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association on the permitted days' use of land for clay pigeon shooting; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HowardA consultation paper was issued on 16 December. A copy of the paper together with a full list of the consultees have been placed in the Library of the House. The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association has been included among those consulted, and its response is awaited.