§ 37. Mr. Neubertasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received since 11th June 1975 on the subject of controls on the importation of pet birds.
§ Mr. StrangIn my reply to the hon. Member for Norfolk, South-West (Mr. Hawkins) on 11th June I indicated that I would be consulting trade and other interests on the form and timing of animal health controls on the importation of psittacines and other captive birds. I have received representations from those involved in the pet trade, from bird protection societies, the poultry industry, aviculturists and other interested parties. A number of private individuals have also written to me, either directly or through their Members of Parliament, and I will shortly be replying in full to all the points that have been made.—[Vol. 893, c.190.]