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BASC was pleased to host the Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Barclay, at the inaugural Northern Gamekeepers’ Conference on Friday 8 March in the historic grounds of the Swinton Estate in Masham, North Yorkshire. The main hall at the Swinton Park Hotel was standing room only as gamekeepers from across the north of England… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has issued a letter to Jim Fairlie, Scotland’s Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, urging for further amendments to be made at the final stage of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill. It comes as the Bill nears the final stage of a debate on March 19… Read more »
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The attorney general has confirmed he will hold an inquiry into the appointment of a victim’s commissioner by Northern Ireland secretary Peter Hain. Lord Goldsmith was responding to a request by a judge, who earlier this month said the appointment of Bertha McDougall as interim commissioner in 2005 was motivated by “improper political purpose”. Mr… Read more »
The government has pledged £4 million to appoint 77 parenting experts to help families in disadvantaged areas bring up their children. Tony Blair said the “overwhelming majority of parents” would welcome outside help in dealing with problems with their children – and said the whole community would benefit. Parents would be encouraged to attend classes… Read more »