Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Secretary of State for India whether the export of egret feathers is still prohibited by the Indian Government; and, if so, how does he account for the large imports into this country of the feathers of the lesser white egret from India?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. If Indian egret feathers are being imported into this country, they are, presumably, being smuggled, and I shall be glad if the hon. Member will supply me with any information he may have on the subject.