Memorandum of Understanding MOD and League Against Cruel Sports 2023-01-30
2023-01-30
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The question arises from the termination of a memorandum of understanding between the Department and the League Against Cruel Sports. This involved monitoring of trail hunting, which is sometimes used as a smokescreen for illegal activities.
For what reasons did the government end the memorandum of understanding with the League Against Cruel Sports regarding the monitoring of trail hunting on Ministry of Defence land? Trail hunting can be used to cover up illegal hunting and there have been incidents of foxes being killed on MOD land. What was the Secretary of State's awareness of these concerns within the DIO, and what advice did officials provide?
The MOU was put in place without announcement to Parliament or informing Members, and it provided special treatment to one group of users. The policy coincided with a large donation to the Labour party from animal rights supporters. It is corrupt that such policies are made unannounced after funding donations. Everyone should have equal access to land usage, and there are complaints from other sides as well.
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The reasons for ending the memorandum of understanding and specific advice given by officials were not addressed in detail.
The Policy Coincided With A Large Donation To The Labour Party
It Is Corrupt, Mr Speaker
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Q2
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The question follows the initial query about the termination of a memorandum of understanding with the League Against Cruel Sports. This MOU was meant to facilitate monitoring of trail hunting, which sometimes masks illegal hunting activities.
The previous memorandum of understanding facilitated the monitoring of trail hunting on MOD land. There have been cases where foxes were killed and incidents of threatening conduct by hunt staff. Was the Secretary of State aware of these serious concerns within DIO regarding licensed hunts, and what advice did officials provide?
The MOU was put in place without informing Parliament or Members. It gave special treatment to one group, which is disturbing. The policy coincided with a donation from animal rights supporters to Labour. Everyone should have equal access and respect for land usage.
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The reasons for ending the MOU and specific advice by officials were not addressed.
It Was Put In Place Without Announcement
A Large Donation To Labour From Animal Rights Supporters
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