§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what considerations lay behind his decision to include in the membership of the inquiry into the economic impact of fox hunting individuals with a record of support for fox hunting. [107618]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienI refer to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend, the Member for Norwich, North (Dr. Gibson) on 1 February 2000,Official Report, columns 504–06W. The members of the inquiry team were recommended on the basis of their knowledge and expertise. They have been appointed to provide a view on the issues before the Committee. These extend beyond the economic impact of hunting with dogs.