Illegal Fox Hunts

Dr. Kumar
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps his Department is taking to prevent illegal fox hunts.

Mr. McNulty
Enforcement of the Hunting Act 2004 is a matter for the police and the prosecuting authorities. The police have made it clear that they will enforce the Hunting Act 2004 and the Association of Chief Police Officers has issued guidance for police forces on the practical aspects of doing so.