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Avian Influenza: Disease Control

Asked by Terry JermyLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 55881

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures lifted, published on 12 May 2025, when the General Licence 45 for gamebird release in and near to special protection areas in England will be reissued.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

There are currently no plans to reissue General Licence 45 for gamebird release on and near to Special Protection Areas in England. Anyone intending to release gamebirds on or near a Special Protection Area should apply to Natural England for an individual licence.

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