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We support further consideration of the use of ‘Small Animal’ signs but recognise that road signage must be used carefully. Too many signs could reduce impact and potentially create confusion.
Colin Smyth raises an interesting point that I agree with in many respects, because the stakeholders that we took evidence from over many months made it clear that they wanted consistency.
I have a follow-up to that. I am sure that many farmers would like to receive compensation in severe cases as livestock worrying can cost them many thousands of pounds.
After coming into my new post, I obviously looked at the process. Over many years, I have dealt with a number of appointments for many different organisations.
There may be a lack of understanding— On that point about underreporting, do you have figures to suggest how many cases are reported, in how many cases it is decided that a crime has occurred, and how many cases arrive in court?