§ Mr. Grocottasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many licences were granted in 1977 for the import of wild animals which were protected in their countries of origin.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI regret that this information is not available. However licences granted under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976 31W normally include a condition requiring the production of an export permit or comparable documentation from the exporting country.