Hunting Bill — Disposal of fallen stock — 27 Feb 2001

As amended in the Committee and in the Standing Committee, considered.

(2) A scheme shall regulate--

(a) the method of the collection and disposal of fallen stock,

(b) procedures for the notification to the Secretary of State of the whereabouts of fallen stock and the requirements for its prompt collection and disposal,

(c) any charges which may be imposed for the collection and disposal of fallen stock, provided always that such charges shall meet the cost of the scheme and no more.

(3) In order to fulfil his obligations under subsection (2) the Secretary of State may appoint agents to act on his behalf on a regional or national basis.

(4) A scheme under this section shall apply in all of England and Wales.

(5) Before making a scheme under this section, the Secretary of State shall consult such persons as appear to him to be likely to have an interest in such a scheme and such organisations as appear to him to represent such persons.

(6) The Secretary of State shall publish widely in appropriate journals the details of any scheme under this section.

(7) An order under this section shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.'.-- [Mr. Garnier.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

Mr. Deputy Speaker (Sir Alan Haselhurst):

With this it will be convenient to consider the following amendments: No. 36, in the schedule, page 6, line 37, at end insert--

Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:--

The House divided: Ayes 160, Noes 280.

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