Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Robathan (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
Natural England: Gamebird Release Licensing
- Question
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My Lords, will the Minister explain to Natural England that game crops put out tend to lead to a vast number of songbirds? It is not by chance that they go there to feed. Will she explain that to it so that it can perhaps stop trying to assault people who put down birds?
- Answer
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I am not aware of Natural England assaulting anybody. However, I do not think this Government have ever said that they are against high-quality shooting. I think we have said quite clearly that we support well-managed estates. In fact, I am going to be visiting one on Friday.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 858 c1020
- Session
- 2026-27
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Birds Licensing Gun sports Game Natural England
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- 2026-07-22 15:32:35 +0100
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