§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the impact of a ban on hunting with dogs on rural areas in Wales. [142005]
§ Mr. HansonI have made no specific assessment of the impact of a ban on hunting with dogs in rural areas. However, the hon. Gentleman knows that the Burns commission looked at this issue in some detail. We appreciate that there may be repercussions on rural areas and these will be taken into account during the passage of the Bill.