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BASC statement on Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations

Following the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper, Glynn Evans, head of game and gundogs at the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), said: “BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in pet theft through the publication of the Pet Theft Taskforce policy paper. While incidents of dog theft… Read more »

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Senedd committee urged to review shooting’s important contribution

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) has responded to the Senedd Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee consultation, asking for an enquiry to be undertaken into the contribution shooting makes to the Welsh economy.   BASC has asked that the enquiry also considers the Welsh Government’s policy towards shooting, following recent correspondence from… Read more »

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Darling: I won’t reform the system

By politics.co.uk staff Alistair Darling has refused to reform Britain’s tripartite regulatory system, arguing it was not responsible for the credit crunch. Instead, the chancellor said, financial bosses were to blame for the downturn. The system, which was criticised by the Treasury select committee last month, is constituted by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the… Read more »

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Binley faces questions on expenses

By politics.co.uk staff Tory MP Brian Binley has insisted he acted honestly after questions were raised about his use of expenses to rent a flat from his own company. The Telegraph has claimed the Northampton South MP made the claims – totalling £50,000 – despite rules on MPs renting homes from firms in which they… Read more »