Dear Minister Wheelhouse, may I register my utter
dismay and disgust at what comes over as a system of incompetence as far as the
Police are concerned, the utter disregard on repeated occasions by the Leadhills
Estate of the requirements of wildlife law, use of poisons in the countryside
etc and the increasing inaction or complacency being exhibited by your
Department. You will no doubt be aware of the details I refer to via the entry
on the Raptor Persecution Scotland website.
These incidents are the very knub upon which focus
should be directed, not attention diverted to wasteful "Citizen Science
involvements" associated with the reporting of Hen Harriers when full results
relating to the status of such are available either through the 2010 UK wide
survey or the BTO Atlas results.
Despite promises to the contrary from your
Department, evidence suggesting any meaningful initiatives aimed at change, as
far as raptor persecution is concerned, are simply not forthcoming and render
previous commitments and statements either empty rhetoric or hypocrisy at best.
I am neither impressed nor feel the Government is in command of the situation.
From the public viewpoint the only conclusion one can reach is that the estate
owners are ignoring any necessary restrictions, the Government is powerless to
influence such "independence" and the level of commitment and expertise
exhibited by the Police is questionable. Isn't it about time some firm action
was taken, not promised, and the very heritage that Scotland is proud of and
tourists pay money to enjoy is given some measure of protection by your
government?
Sincerely,
John S. Armitage
John S. Armitage
Isle of Islay,
Argyll,
Scotland.
PA47 7SZ
Isle of Islay,
Argyll,
Scotland.
PA47 7SZ
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