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Written Question · S3W-17003 · Session 3

Which fox destruction clubs in the Highlands and Islands it contacted to notify them that funding was to be withdrawn.

Answered Asked by Rhoda Grant Lab Lodged 9 Oct 2008

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive which fox destruction clubs in the Highlands and Islands it contacted to notify them that funding was to be withdrawn.

The answer

Answered by Michael Russell on 21 Oct 2008 · 12 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Government wrote to the following fox destruction clubs in the Highlands and Islands:
Appin Fox Club
| Argyll

Ardchattan Vermin Control Society
| Argyll

Atholl and Breadalbane Fox Control Society
| Argyll

Cowal Fox Control Association
| Argyll

Craignish and District Fox Control Club
| Argyll

South Lorn Fox Control Club
| Argyll

Kintyre Fox Hunting Society
| Campbeltown

Lochaber and Sunart Fox Society
| Fort William

Brae Lochaber Fox Club
| Inverness

Three Straths Fox Control Association
| Inverness

Glen Fox Club
| Isle of Skye

Minginish Fox Club
| Isle of Skye

Trotternish Fox Club
| Isle of Skye

Aultbea and District Fox Control Club
| Ross

Gairloch & Inverasdale Fox Control Club
| Ross

Glenelg and District Fox Control Club
| Ross

Durness Fox Club
| Sutherland

Tongue Fox Club
| Sutherland

Lochbroom Fox Club
| Wester Ross


I have already committed to continue funding for the scheme for the 2008-09 season and I will be examining the scope for continuing support for future years. I expect to be able to make an announcement on this in due course.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-17003 by reference.