HC Deb 19 June 1997 vol 296 c248W
Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will assess the advantages of outlawing hare coursing. [4021]

Mr. George Howarth

The Government are committed to allowing a free vote on whether there should be a ban on hunting with hounds. A Private Member's Bill to ban hunting with dogs is now before the House.