HC Deb 12 November 1974 vol 881 c96W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek powers to prohibit the import of tortoises whose shells measure less than four inches and the import of terrapins for sales as pets.

Mr. Denis Howell

My right hon. Friend has powers under the Animals (Restriction of Importation) Act 1964. If my hon. Friend has specific points which concern him he may care to write to me.

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