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Written Question · S2W-07903 · Session 2

When it will publish guidance regarding attacks by seagulls in urban areas, following the Public Petitions Committee meeting of 7 January 2…

Answered Asked by Sandra White SNP Lodged 28 Apr 2004

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish guidance regarding attacks by seagulls in urban areas, following the Public Petitions Committee meeting of 7 January 2004 where it was indicated that such guidance was forthcoming in the near future.

The answer

Answered by Allan Wilson on 12 May 2004 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

It is hoped to let a contractfor the research “Review of Urban Gulls and their Management in Scotland” bythe end of May. Work is likely to begin in June and should be completed by early2005. I expect the report will lead to new guidance on best practice to local authorities.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-07903 by reference.