Avian Influenza: Disease Control
Lords · Question HL825 · Tabled 10 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge
To ask His Majesty's Government whether a habitats regulations assessment has been carried out for the release of mallards into Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation, given the risks of highly pathogenic avian influenza they present t
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 16 Jun 2026
Defra is not aware that a habitats regulations assessment (HRA) has been carried out for the release of Mallards (for shooting) on Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) in England.