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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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MPs allowed their evident irritation at Nick Clegg’s new status to overwhelm them. The deputy prime minister handled it rather well. By Ian Dunt They really do hate him. Personally, I’ve always had a lot of time for disrespect and abuse as a sporting pursuit. But the anger directed at Nick Clegg did not have… Read more »
The ban on hunting with dogs may be repealed, under plans being formulated by the coalition government. The issue did not feature in the Queen’s Speech, but the coalition is expected to put a motion before the Commons asking MPs whether the issue should be reopened. If the motion was passed, MPs would then be… Read more »
