§ 32. Mr. Dalyellasked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has had from the Flora and Fauna Preservation Society on legislation to ban the sale of vicuna skins in Great Britain, and the import of vicuna skins, in order to lessen the dangers of the extinction of the species; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. DellMy hon. Friend has informed me of the Society's views, but I have received no representations from the Society.
§ Mr. DalyellWhat approaches has Peru made?
§ Mr. DellWe have had representations from the Peruvian Government to ban the free entry into the United Kingdom of live vicuna, skins or cloth and we are currently investigating the situation to see if, in collaboration with other large importers and exporters of vicuna, a viable and effective system of control can be established.