Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 44669
Game: Gun Sports
Tabled: 7 April 2025
Answered: 24 April 2025
Question
Pippa Heylings
Liberal Democrat — South Cambridgeshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a licensing system for grouse shooting in England.
Answer
Mary CreaghThe Government recognises well-managed grouse shooting can be an important part of a local rural economy, providing direct and indirect employment. It also appreciates that many people hold strong views on the issue of grouse shooting and there is evidenc...
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