§ Lord Swinfenasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many dogs will be permitted on a legal shoot, involving more than one person, once the Hunting Act 2004 comes into force. [HL239]
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§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Whitty)A shooting party may employ as many dogs as it likes, provided they are not used for hunting prohibited under the Hunting Act 2004.