Lord Lucasasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they consider game licences to be an economic and effective means of raising revenue; and, if not, whether these licences have another purpose that justifies their continuation.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Williams of Mostyn)The purpose of the present system of licensing those who kill or deal in game is to assist in the enforcement of the game laws, particularly in respect of the statutory close seasons and prevention of poaching.
The Government will review their effect in achieving those objectives.