§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will seek powers to prohibit the import of foreign birds, except certain parrots, and birds of prey for sale to the public.
§ Dr. SummerskillSuch powers already exist under the Protection of Birds Act 1954, and they have been used in the Wild Birds (Importation) Order 1970 to prohibit, except under licence, the importation of live falcons and owls.