Written Question · S2W-02424 · Session 2
What progress has been made on developing a national strategy to tackle issues associated with seagulls in urban settings, as undertaken by…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made on developing a national strategy to tackle issues associated with seagulls in urban settings, as undertaken by the Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development during the Members' Business debate in the Parliament on 7 November 2002 (Official Report, c15170); what the timetable is for the finalisation of such a strategy, and whether local authorities will be consulted during the strategy's formulation.
The answer
During the Member's Businessdebate, I agreed to the proposition that the Scottish Executive develop best practiceguidance on how to tackle the problems associated with seagulls, as proposed byDavid Mundell. As a result, my officials have already met with a number of Directorsof Environmental Health from local authorities, including East Ayrshire Councilto discuss their current methods of dealing with this issue.
In addition to considering localauthority best practice measures to contain the gull population, we are exploringpotential research opportunities to assist in developing a range of solutions. Itis intended that the research will be completed in 2004.
In addition to considering localauthority best practice measures to contain the gull population, we are exploringpotential research opportunities to assist in developing a range of solutions. Itis intended that the research will be completed in 2004.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-02424 by reference.