§ Mr. Miscampbellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many prosecutions have been instituted for the illegal importation of animals during 1975 and 1976.
§ Mr. StrangThere were 52 prosecutions during 1975, 47 of which were under the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974, which did not become fully operative until 5th February 1975. So far in 1976, 28 have been reported. There were convictions in all cases.