Debates between Lord Benyon and Simon Hart during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Benyon and Simon Hart
Thursday 3rd February 2011

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Hart Portrait Simon Hart (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) (Con)
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T8. Can the Minister offer any help and support to the monks of Caldey island off the south Pembrokeshire coast in their attempts to introduce the red squirrel to their island?

Lord Benyon Portrait Richard Benyon
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I applaud the monks, and their Member of Parliament, for their support for this scheme. Like me, they have seen what has happened in Anglesey and the eradication of the grey squirrel there, which has almost been achieved. That will bring benefits for the regeneration of the red squirrel, and we are looking at it closely in connection with our project in the north of England.