Foxhunting (Hansard, 17 July 1997)

HC Deb 17 July 1997 vol 298 cc261-2W 262W

§ Mr. Spring
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will assess the impact on farmers' incomes of a ban on foxhunting. [7286]

§ Mr. George Howarth
A Private Member's Bill to ban hunting with hounds is currently before the House. This will provide the opportunity for Parliament to consider all the effects of a ban.