HC Deb 20 February 1996 vol 272 c64W
Mr. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, pursuant to his answer of 13 February,Official Report, when the consultation process will (a) begin and (b) end. [16038]

Mr. Clappison

The Wildlife Bill introduced by my hon. Friend the Member for Gillingham (Mr. Couchman) contains provision to extend the powers of the court to make restoration orders. It would not be appropriate for the Government to carry out consultations on their own proposals while the Bill is before Parliament.