HC Deb 10 June 1976 vol 912 cc767-8W
39. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on what statistical evidence he bases his conclusion that the sperm whale is not in danger of over-exploitation.

Mr. Bishop

My conclusion that the sperm whale is not in danger of over- exploitation is based on population estimates produced by the International Whaling Commission's Scientific Committee at which are represented virtually all the world's whaling experts.