§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with the police with regard to Operation Artemis; when she last met the Chief Constable of North Wales to discuss Operation Artemis; and if she will make a statement on her policy on Operation Artemis. [160085]
§ Mr. BradshawThe Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has had no direct discussions with the Chief Constable of North Wales concerning Operation Artemis. This Government warmly welcomes the launch of Operation Artemis by the police and other partners to combat the illegal persecution of hen harriers, which face extinction in England as a result of illegal killing.