Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he is taking steps to end the killing of (a) pigeons and (b) other wildlife at (i) York station and (ii) other stations.

Station risks including the control of pigeons and other wildlife at stations are a matter for the Train Operating Company or Network Rail where they manage the station. Responsible parties are expected to invest in humane deterrents to discourage birds from perching, roosting and nesting in station facilities which may involve rubbish removal, placing netting or providing artificial nesting sites nearby. The success of these measures will reduce the need for lethal control.

At York Railway Station, LNER have invested in several measures to reduce the number of pigeons, as they cause public and staff safety issues. LNER are continuing to review their approach to sustainably manage the issues related to pigeons and other wildlife at York station whilst maintaining a safe environment for passengers and staff.