§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress he has made with his publicity campaign on the dangers of rabies ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Strang :A new multi-language poster advising travellers about Great Britain's import controls and penalties for contraventions is being distributed for widespread display at ports, airports and ferry services and also nearby foreign exit points and vessels that travel between those ports and Great Britain.
There will also be posters on display at Crown post offices before the main 1975 holiday season begins, warning travellers against bringing back animals from abroad without first obtaining the necessary import licence.
In addition, two information leaflets are soon to be distributed. The first is aimed at port-airport operators and staff, harbour masters, Customs officers, etc., who are likely to come in contact with the potential "smuggler" and sets out the consequence if rabies were introduced, explains our requirements and seeks increased awareness and watchfulness. The second is aimed at informing the general public through various conservation and animal welfare organisations, explaining the dangers of the disease and seeking their co-operation in keeping rabies out of Great Britain.