What factors contributed to its decision to extend the scope of the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute study into the effect on the rural…

The original study commissioned by the Scottish Executive has been extended in response to representations received. A sample of businesses supplying the hunts have been sent questionnaires in addition to the hunts and their followers. Further, following representations on behalf of the Scottish Hill Packs Association and Gamekeepers, I have extended the research to include the possible effects on their businesses in the event of a ban on hunting with dogs.