Natural England: Gamebird Release Licensing Debate

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Viscount Goschen

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Natural England: Gamebird Release Licensing

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Tuesday 21st July 2026

(4 weeks, 2 days ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Hayman of Ullock Portrait Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
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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.

Viscount Goschen Portrait Viscount Goschen (Con)
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It has been estimated that shooting contributes more than £3 billion to the United Kingdom economy. Is that a figure that the noble Baroness supports?

Baroness Hayman of Ullock Portrait Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Lab)
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I am very aware that there is information about the importance to the rural economy of the shooting industry. That is why the Government support well-managed shooting estates.

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