§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will require owners of birds of prey to have a licence of competence before allowing them to fly freely. [95320]
§ Mr. MullinAdequate statutory controls are already in place to regulate possession, welfare and trade in these sensitive species. I believe we can continue to rely on the long tradition of British falconry and its voluntary associations to maintain and disseminate satisfactory standards for those who fly birds of prey.