Julia Goldsworthy Share this specific contribution Share a link to this specific contribution: Share contribution 1 on Twitter Share contribution 1 on Facebook Share contribution 1 via Email Copy link to contribution 1 to clipboard Copy link To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment he has made of the merits of making the hare a protected species; and if he will make a statement. (312254) Huw Irranca-Davies Share this specific contribution Share a link to this specific contribution: Share contribution 2 on Twitter Share contribution 2 on Facebook Share contribution 2 via Email Copy link to contribution 2 to clipboard Copy link [holding answer 21 January 2010]: Our assessment is that the hare already has the appropriate protection.