I propose to take Questions Nos. 456 and 545 together.
My Department recently sent the draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan to the Consultative Committee, established to support the Plan's development, for their comments. The responses received from the Committee are now being carefully considered in my Department and will also be considered by the Inter-Departmental Steering Group in the coming weeks.
The Plan will then move to a period of consultation, as well as screening for appropriate assessment and strategic environmental, and full assessment, as may be required.
A timeline for completion will be developed once the Steering Group has had an opportunity to consider the submissions received.