CaptC Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 I asked the Lib Dems what was their policy on the value of shooting - here is their answer : Hi Paul,Thank you for contacting me regarding the ‘Value of Shooting’ and the role of shooting sports in the economy and management of the countryside.Liberal Democrats support measures that help our rural economy, improve the environment, and enhance the quality of life for people living in the countryside, including shooting where used for pest control and the protection of farm animals.Liberal Democrats welcome the economic benefits that are brought about and the contribution that shoot providers make towards conservation, the protection of natural habitats and biodiversity.It is of course vital that we differentiate between firearms used for sport and recreational purposes, and firearms used for crime. We recognise that the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) continues to play an incredibly useful role in helping to educate people on this matter.Kind regards,AmyMember and Supporter Services Team02070220988 / help@libdems.org.uk8-10 Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AE Yet to hear from the Labour Party but I can rough guess their answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Absolute nonsense... they’ll say that cos they want your vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Lloyd90 said: Absolute nonsense... they’ll say that cos they want your vote. I'm in agreement but at least it's in writing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 ........ including shooting where used for pest control and the protection of farm animals’. Not game shooting then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 minute ago, JDog said: ........ including shooting where used for pest control and the protection of farm animals’. Not game shooting then. The first two paragraphs might cover game shooting but like all political answers they are generously ambiguous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishy735 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Do I read this that "Sport and recreational purposes" means they don't support clay shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, wishy735 said: Do I read this that "Sport and recreational purposes" means they don't support clay shooting? I would have thought that their statement might cover clays. I will ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Clays would be recreational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, wishy735 said: Do I read this that "Sport and recreational purposes" means they don't support clay shooting? "It is of course vital that we differentiate between firearms used for sport and recreational purposes, and firearms used for crime." No, seems they're fine with recreational use. Not that I'd ever vote for the anti democratic bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishy735 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mr_Nobody said: "It is of course vital that we differentiate between firearms used for sport and recreational purposes, and firearms used for crime." No, seems they're fine with recreational use. Not that I'd ever vote for the anti democratic bunch. Thanks missed the coma. Second the no chance of my vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 59 minutes ago, CaptC said: I asked the Lib Dems what was their policy on the value of shooting - here is their answer : Hi Paul,Thank you for contacting me regarding the ‘Value of Shooting’ and the role of shooting sports in the economy and management of the countryside.Liberal Democrats support measures that help our rural economy, improve the environment, and enhance the quality of life for people living in the countryside, including shooting where used for pest control and the protection of farm animals.Liberal Democrats welcome the economic benefits that are brought about and the contribution that shoot providers make towards conservation, the protection of natural habitats and biodiversity.It is of course vital that we differentiate between firearms used for sport and recreational purposes, and firearms used for crime. We recognise that the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) continues to play an incredibly useful role in helping to educate people on this matter.Kind regards,AmyMember and Supporter Services Team02070220988 / help@libdems.org.uk8-10 Great George Street, London, SW1P 3AE Yet to hear from the Labour Party but I can rough guess their answer! Do you believe them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Seems a clearer statement than the move by Boris to ban UK Trophy export's. https://www.fieldsportschannel.tv/trophyhunting/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, Scully said: Do you believe them? Not for a second! They’ll say what they think you want to hear as parliamentary candidates....and as MP’s they will do what they want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, Scully said: Do you believe them? No! 3 minutes ago, panoma1 said: Not for a second! They’ll say what they think you want to hear as parliamentary candidates....and as MP’s they will do what they want! As we say "down ere" - zackly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) Comes to mind Edited November 25, 2019 by Rim Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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