Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 22 June 2023.
David Morris
Conservative, Morecambe and Lunesdale
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of withdrawing GL43 licences from special protection areas on the finances of rural businesses; and whether she plans to provide compensation to estates that (a) do not receive and (b) are delayed in receiving a licence.
Trudy Harrison
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Defra minister responsible supports gamebird shooting for all the benefits it brings to individuals, the environment and the rural economy and will work with the industry to try to mitigate any potential impact.
Yes1 person thinks so
No1 person thinks not
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