§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the powers he possesses to ban the import of animals such as the tiger, jaguar, puma, leopard and ocelot; and what action has been taken under these powers in the years 1969, 1970 and 1971, respectively.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe Animals (Restriction of Importation) Order, 1970, made under the Animals (Restriction of Importation) Act, 1964, prohibited as from 1st September, 1970, imports of such animals except under licences granted by the Department. No licence has been granted.