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Mr. Luff
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the employment generated (a) directly and (b) indirectly by hunting with hounds. [7836]
Mr. George Howarth
A Private Member's Bill to ban hunting with hounds is currently before the House. This will provide the opportunity for Parliament to consider all the effects of a ban.