§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will make a statement on the progress of the extension to Paignton zoo; [4043]
(2) what assessment he has made of the adequacy of compliance with the procedures followed under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 in respect of the extension to Paignton zoo; and if he will make a statement. [4044]
§ Mrs. Browning[Holding answer 7 December 1995]: No approach has been made to the Ministry in connection with the extension at Paignton zoo.
Under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, English Nature is responsible for the issue of licences for the purpose of any development as defined in section 55(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.