HC Deb 26 July 1949 vol 467 c109W
71. Mr. Awbery

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the delay on the part of his Department in replying to the application of the Bristol Zoo to import a jaguar from the Continent caused the zoo to lose the opportunity to obtain this valuable asset; and what were the reasons for the delay.

Mr. Bottomley

In reply to an inquiry made on 21st June, the Import Licensing Department sent an application form on 28th June to the superintendent of the Bristol Zoo but have not yet received the completed form.