§ Mr. Roy HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many licences have been granted by his Department for interference with badger setts following the Badgers Act 1991 and the Protection of Badgers Act212W 1992; and for which purpose listed in section 10 of the 1992 Act such licences were issued.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesFifty-eight such licenses have been issued: 12 for the prevention of serious damage, 39 in connection with agricultural or forestry operations, six for work associated with watercourses or drainage, and one for fox control purposes.