Lead Shot Restriction Regulations

HL Deb 10 November 1999 vol 606 cc167-8WA

Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many prosecutions there have been so far under Environment Protection (Restriction on the use of lead shot) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2170); and whether they will keep a register of such prosecutions. [HL4495]

Lord Whitty

The Government are aware of no prosecutions under the Environment Protection (Restriction on the use of lead shot) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2170). The Government will be looking at various methods of monitoring the impact on all those affected by the legislation.

Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will place in the Library of the House a copy of the guidance issued to police forces on the enforcement of the Environment Protection (Restriction on the use of lead shot) (England) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2170). [HL4496]

Lord Whitty

The Government have not yet issued any guidance to police forces in England in relation to S.I. 1999/2170. If any guidance is issued, the Government will place a copy in the House Library.