§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what precautions are being taken to ensure that no animals are taken on to offshore oil rigs from Europe and thus to ensure they do not enter Great Britain.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownThe Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974 controls the landing in Great Britain of animals from any place outside Great Britain, including oil rigs. Her Majesty's Customs and port author-250W ities are fully aware of the rabies controls, and their strict surveillance procedures extend to all vessels and aircraft supplying and servicing oil rigs.