§ 3. Dame Joan Vickersasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will take action to see that animals and birds are not imported by air except under licence.
§ Mr. DarlingThis is an international problem. It is being examined in a study group set up by the International Air Transport Association with a view to their introducing comprehensive regulations.
§ Dame Joan VickersI thank the Minister of State for that Answer. Can he give any idea when action will be taken? A great many of these animals and birds arrive either dead or injured in this country. This has been going on for some years and action should be taken quickly.
§ Mr. DarlingI understand the hon. Lady's concern and I hope that the study group can come forward quickly with regulations which our airlines and the airlines of other countries can operate.