§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received for the amendment of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to make it a criminal offence to dig out or otherwise destroy a badger's sett; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth, East (Mr. Atkinson) on 12 February, at column381.