§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many arrests have been made in the last five years for crimes relating to importing illegal bushmeat; and how many convictions have resulted from these arrests. [100396]
§ Mr. MorleyComprehensive records of arrests and convictions for the illegal importation of any meat are not held centrally. Prosecutions for offences relating to bushmeat can be brought under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species by HM Customs, and under the Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) Regulations by
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§ Mr. MorleyEleven pyres were constructed at Cleeve Farm, Westbury-on-Severn, and that the first one was lit on or around 24 March 2001 and the last one on or around 2 April 2001. I understand that the pyres were active for two weeks, although they would have smouldered for several weeks after this.