§ 11. Mr. OSWALD LEWISasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the fines for killing preserved species of animals in Malaya are in all cases fixed at a higher figure than the value of the animals in the local market when killed?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI have no information as to the decisions of the local courts io such cases. My hon. Friend is no doubt aware that the law provides for penalties of imprisonment as well as fines for certain offences against protected wild life.
§ Mr. LEWISIf I draw the attention of my right hon. Friend to a case where the value of the animal when killed is much more than ten times the value of the animal in the market, will he consider the matter?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERYes, I would certainly refer such a case to the Governor. Speaking from memory, I think the fine goes up to 100 dollars in that case. I should think that a maximum fine of that kind covers the majority of animals. For a second offence there is a possible penalty of imprisonment as well.