§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 18 May 2000,Official Report, column 217W, on hunting with dogs, what steps the Government plan to take to assist the passage through both Houses of Parliament of a Private Members' Bill designed to secure a ban on hunting with dogs. [124074]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThe precise steps which may be needed in terms of Government time and assistance to secure the opportunity of a free vote on a hunting Bill will depend upon the circumstances at the time. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has already indicated our broad approach on it.