Results 1-20 of 83 for hunting speaker:Andrew George

Public Bill Committee: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]: Clause 296 (9 Jul 2009)

Andrew George: ...or those with a limited running period as part of the coastal pathway will lead to disruptions and gaps in the continuous route. That was confirmed during debates in the House of Lords when Lord Hunt of Kings Heath said that “it would not be impossible for a summer ferry service to be used as part of a coastal access route. It is an amenity and enables people to cross the estuary. If...

Public Bill Committee: Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]: Clause 292 (9 Jul 2009)

Andrew George: ...of State, and that they would be notified by Natural England of reports, but critically that they would not be included formally in the consultations. On behalf of the Government, the noble Lord Hunt said: “I listened to my noble friend Lord Judd with great care, and we will have to consult in full on the persons it would be appropriate to include, but we have in mind that they would...

Written Answers — Environment Food and Rural Affairs: Hunting (15 Jul 2008)

Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs whether his Department has made an assessment of the effects of the Hunting Act 2004 on (a) rural employment, (b) the rural economy and (c) the numbers of (i) fox hounds and (ii) horses.

Written Answers — Justice: Hunting Act: Prosecutions (14 Jul 2008)

Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many prosecutions have (a) been brought and (b) resulted in convictions under the Hunting Act 2004; and whether any convictions have been successfully appealed against.

Written Answers — Home Department: Hunting (10 Jul 2008)

Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether her Department monitors levels of compliance with provisions of the Hunting Act 2004.

Written Answers — Home Department: Hunting (10 Jul 2008)

Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether she has made an assessment of compliance with the provisions of the Hunting Act 2004 in respect of (a) fox hunting, (b) hare coursing and (c) deer hunting.

EU Objective 1 Regions (12 Jan 2005)

Mr Andrew George: I could not get to the meeting to which my hon. Friend refers because of the debate on hunting, but I have checked all the relevant correspondence, and what he says is true. For example, on 16 December I asked the Economic Secretary to commit himself to guarantee that places such as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly would get the same level of funding over seven years as was available to them...

Written Answers — Environment Food and Rural Affairs: Hunting (7 Dec 2004)

Mr Andrew George: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the impact of the Hunting Act 2004 upon those whose livelihoods are (a) directly and (b) indirectly dependent on hunting; and if she will review the commencement date for the hunting ban to take account of the Minister for Rural Affairs' expressed concerns about the potential impact of...

Orders of the Day — Hunting Bill (18 Nov 2004)

Mr Andrew George: ...were defeated in the Lords, is the Minister saying that he accepts in principle that the Bill would have a substantial effect and that he would introduce measures to ameliorate the effect on hunts and on the rural economy?

Hunting Bill: Clause 1 — Hunting wild mammals with dogs (16 Nov 2004)

Mr Andrew George: I assure the hon. Gentleman that I do not have it in my gift to divide the House on this issue—that is in the power of the Minister. I do not accuse those who take a different position on hunting from that which is expressed largely by Conservative Members of being unsympathetic to those people who are likely to be directly affected. Although the Minister will not use his power to allow...

Hunting Bill: Clause 1 — Hunting wild mammals with dogs (16 Nov 2004)

Mr Andrew George: The right hon. Gentleman's first point presupposes that those who are campaigning to continue hunting have control over the livelihoods of the people who are likely to be affected. On the second point, he fails to accept the point that I made—I thought very clearly—that we are talking this evening about an Act of Parliament, not the vagaries of commerce.

Hunting Bill: Clause 1 — Hunting wild mammals with dogs (16 Nov 2004)

Mr Andrew George: ...done on the Bill at that stage. I have tabled an amendment, which I do not claim to be the most wonderfully drafted amendment that ever appeared on the Order Paper, especially in relation to the Hunting Bill. The amendment links compensation and the commencement of the Bill, and I was a little disappointed that the Minister concentrated on the drafting of the amendment, rather than on the...

Hunting Bill: Clause 1 — Hunting wild mammals with dogs (16 Nov 2004)

Mr Andrew George: ...important intervention. It is important that the Government and those who support a ban understand that a ban will have a direct effect, not on toffs, but on ordinary working people, who depend on hunting for their income, their livelihood and their home.

Hunting Bill: Clause 1 — Hunting wild mammals with dogs (16 Nov 2004)

Mr Andrew George: May I correct the hon. Gentleman in one respect? I have followed the hunt on many occasions in the past, and I voted for the Minister's compromise licensing approach. I cannot speak for hunts—I am sure that the many hunts that are disappointed with my position would not want me to speak on their behalf—and it is not for me to double guess or anticipate the likely outcome of the...

Orders of the Day — Hunting Bill (15 Sep 2004)

Mr Andrew George: ...today, as far as the world outside is concerned, our debate will be dominated by the protest, which got into the House itself. Those who have spoken strongly and honourably on behalf of the pro-hunting lobby will be deeply embarrassed by the activities inside and outside the House that have brought shame on those involved. I hope that those actions will not dominate the remainder of debate...

Orders of the Day — Hunting Bill (15 Sep 2004)

Mr Andrew George: ...to delay the implementation of this Bill. Clearly, that amendment recognises that it would be most appropriate for implementation of the Bill to be introduced during the close season for fox hunting. It would be inappropriate to implement it not long after cubbing has been completed and the winter season for fox hunting commenced, which would otherwise be the case. I want to make two other...

Orders of the Day — Hunting Bill (15 Sep 2004)

Mr Andrew George: I am grateful to the Minister for that clarification. He must anticipate that, as a result of the passing of this Bill, further adjustment will be needed among a large number of hunts if they do not intend to continue with kennels either through drag hunting or other means. I hope that the Government will work closely with those who currently provide that service through hunts to ensure that...

Orders of the Day — Hunting Bill (15 Sep 2004)

Mr Andrew George: ...a previous debate that might be helpful to us. Reading the report of the debate in the other place, I see a great deal of opinion dressed up as fact. There is, for instance, the justification for hunting. Lord Renton said: "Sometimes I have seen foxes in the prime of life being chased with what looked to me like a grin on their face." I thought it was just the anti-hunters who were...

Orders of the Day — Hunting Bill (15 Sep 2004)

Mr Andrew George: Regardless of whether someone serving their country supports hunting, the fact is that the House—democracy—will ultimately decide whether the Bill should be enacted. I am sure that many who serve our country do not support fox hunting. Are we to listen only to the hon. Gentleman's constituent or to others who want to defend the liberties of those who are displeased by hunting in...

Orders of the Day — Hunting Bill (15 Sep 2004)

Mr Andrew George: Some people who live in the countryside take pleasure from hunting and others are offended by it. A message is being sent out about how their community is represented, and suggesting to young people that this is a proper and acceptable way of behaving. My right hon. Friend is perfectly right to say that there is an argument for defending the liberties of one group over those of another, and I...