General Question · S2O-01280 · Session 2
Whether it will continue with the hedgehog cull in the Western Isles this year.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will continue with the hedgehog cull in the Western Isles this year.
The answer
Thedecision to continue with the hedgehog cull in the Western Isles lies withScottish Natural Heritage as the relevant licensing authority.
The Scottish Executive is of the view that SNH’s proposals,which include a continued programme of lethal control (and support for ascientifically rigorous trial), represent the most effective approach.
The Scottish Executive is of the view that SNH’s proposals,which include a continued programme of lethal control (and support for ascientifically rigorous trial), represent the most effective approach.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2O-01280 by reference.