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BASC has expressed significant concerns about a number of elements which will be looked at as part of a Scottish Government review of NatureScot’s species licensing functions. BASC Scotland director Peter Clark said the review into NatureScot’s current licensing approach had the potential to affect the balance between predator control and wildlife management. He said… Read more »
New report underlines the importance of shooting, conservation and the rural vote ahead of the general election. With the main political parties having fired the starter pistol on their general election campaigns, rural organisations are set to publish (Tuesday 4 June) the latest ‘Value of Shooting’ report which will set out in detail the benefits… Read more »
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Police are considering re-interviewing several key Downing Street members of staff over the cash for honours scandal, it has emerged. Letters have been written to some of Tony Blair’s top aides requesting further information. The meetings are set to take place after Christmas, and those being questioned are being interviewed as witnesses and not suspects…. Read more »
The new EU fishing quotas have resulted in a ‘mugging’ for Scotland, the SNP have said. The 2007 fishing quotas were agreed after a 12-hour meeting involving ministers of EU states last night and resulted in a cut in the quotas for cod and a reduction in the number of days fishermen can work, but… Read more »
