HC Deb 14 March 1990 vol 169 c282W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make it his policy to prohibit hare coursing and deer hunting with dogs; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

The Government believe that participation in field sports is a matter for the conscience of the individual and have no plans for legislation to prohibit or restrict such activities.