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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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Tory expenses repayments in full

Forty-five Conservative MPs have agreed to make repayments from their expenses claims after the party’s scrutiny panel probed their use (or misuse) of the second homes allowance (SHA). In total £125,247.67 will be repaid as a result, in addition to £33,166.58 by members of the Shadow Cabinet and an estimated £108,600 by Tories voluntarily agreeing… Read more »

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'U-turn': Ms Harman will include Lib Dem's amendment
Another U-turn on reform

By Alice Cannet The government has pulled a sharp U-turn over its decision to restrain the actions of the committee in charge of overseeing the reform of parliament. Labour ministers had been planning to prevent the committee from examining government business but leader of the house Harriet Harman decided to amend the motion this morning…. Read more »