Whether it intends to grant licences for shooting game in Dumfries and Galloway in 2001-02 and, if so, what conditions will apply.

Answered Asked by David Mundell Con Lodged 22 Jun 2001

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to grant licences for shooting game in Dumfries and Galloway in 2001-02 and, if so, what conditions will apply.

The answer

Answered by Ross Finnie on 13 Aug 2001 · 52 days after it was lodged, 38 days after it was due

The shooting of game within Dumfries and Galloway will not be subject to any extra licensing system as a result of Foot and Mouth Disease. Shooting within the Infected Area is restricted by Section 29 of the Foot and Mouth 1983 Order.Elsewhere, shooting is allowed, but in order to ensure biosecurity, the Scottish Executive issued guidance on shooting on 4 July and published a code of conduct for grouse shooting on 20 July.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-16523 by reference.