HL Deb 27 November 2001 vol 629 cc33-4WA
The Earl of Shrewsbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How they have monitored the ban on the shooting of waterfowl and other similar species with lead shot; and what prosecutions for infringements of the ban have been brought to date. [HL1546]

Lord Whitty

The legislation implementing the ban on shooting of waterfowl, and other species, using lead shot has been monitored by the Lead Shot Legislation (England) Review Group. This report to Mr Meacher earlier this year recommended proposals for changes to the schedules to the legislation. A consultation about the proposals has been conducted by my department, the results of which should he known shortly. Reports from the organisations represented on the group indicate that compliance with the legislation is high. To date there have been no prosecutions for infringements of the ban.

The Earl of Shrewsbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which bodies or organisations police the ban on the shooting of waterfowl and similar species with lead shot in order to enforce the existing legislation. [HL1547]

Lord Whitty

Under Section 4 of the Environmental Protection (Restriction of the Use of Lead Shot (England) Regulations 1999 any person who appears suitable to the Secretary of State may be authorised in writing to undertake enforcement. At the current time only the police are authorised to undertake this function.