HC Deb 17 May 1976 vol 911 cc341-2W
Mr. David Hunt

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many suspected cases of illegal importation of furskins restricted for conservation reasons were reported to Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in the years 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975; and how many of these cases were investigated and brought to prosecution.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

As far as can now be ascertained no cases of suspected illegal importation of furskins restricted for conservation reasons were reported to Her Majesty's Customs and Excise by non-Government bodies during the years 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975. During these years however seven seizures of furskins were made by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise as a result of action initiated within that Department.