HL Deb 13 March 2002 vol 632 c89WA
The Earl of Shrewsbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether consultations took place with the clay pigeon shooting organisations prior to the publication of the consultation on possible changes to the use classes order and temporary uses provisions; and which bodies were consulted. [HL3235]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The department held no consultations with clay pigeon shooting organisations before publication of the consultation paper on 24 January 2002.

The Earl of Shrewsbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, following the publication of the consultation on possible changes to the use classes order and temporary uses provisions, they intend to consult all interested parties, including all the shooting organisations and landowners where such activities might take place; and what are the names of those to be approached. [HL3236]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The consultation paper on possible changes to the use classes order and temporary use provisions was published on 24 January 2002. The issue of clay pigeon shooting is addressed in the temporary uses part of the consultation paper. In respect of the temporary use provisions, the paper puts forward six options for possible change as well as inviting proposals for alternative options.

We would welcome views on the consultation paper from all interested parties, including shooting organisations and landowners. The consultation period expires on 24 April 2002. The department will then consider the views of all those who have responded before making any decisions on the future composition of the use classes order and temporary use provisions.