§ Mr. Loveridgeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consider seeking to increase the penalties inflicted upon persons convicted of contravening the quarantine regulations.
§ Mr. Peter MillsNo. Legislation provides for fines up to a maximum of £400 which ought to be a sufficient deterrent, but the level of penalties actually imposed must be left to the discretion of the courts.
NUMBERS OF LIVE ANIMALS EXPORTED January-March, 1971 April, 1971 January-March, 1972 April, 1972 Cattle (other than for breeding) … … 24,927 10,779 18,540 10,907 All Calves … … … … … 5,482 1,280 3,638 712 Sheep (other than for breeding) … … 24,058 4,101 71,508 20,129 All Pigs … … … … … 5,102 1,570 5,566 3,147