HC Deb 22 July 1976 vol 915 cc551-2W
32. Mr. Brotherton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many people have been convicted in Humberside in 1976 of smuggling animals ashore.

Mr. Strang

Two people have been convicted in Humberside for illegally landing animals so far during 1976. Both were also convicted for failing to confine the animals in a secure place onboard the vessels concerned. There were 10 further convictions for this latter offence involving a further seven offenders.