§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is satisfied as to the adequacy of existing controls on the importation of shells and other by-products from marine turtles.
§ Mr. MarksA recent review of the working of the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act has shown the need for a number of changes to Schedule 3 to the Act. It is expected that a modification order under the Act will be laid before Parliament in July. Among the provisions of this order will be an extension of controls to the worked shell of sea turtles and articles made of their shell or scales.