HC Deb 09 June 2000 vol 351 c396W
Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what date was first set for the report of the Burns Inquiry into hunting with dogs to be delivered to him; when he expects to receive it; when it will be published; and if he will make a statement. [125349]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

The Burns Inquiry was asked to report by late spring. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary expects to receive the report from Lord Burns today, and the report to be published next week.