§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will introduce appropriate measures to prevent licences which are issued under section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 from being misused by sporting interests.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythAppropriate conditions to guard against misuse are already attached to licences issued under section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. In addition licence holders are issued with notes of guidance which make clear to them the actions which are permitted and those which would constitute abuse of the licence.