§ Mr. Wardasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has held with bodies representing zoological garden and wildlife park interests on possible legislation for the licensing of zoos and wildlife parks; and whether a consensus has been reached on the legislation needed.
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§ Mr. Merlyn ReesMy officials have been assisting representatives of the Federation of Zoological Gardens and the national Zoological Association with the preparation of possible legislation to establish a licensing system for zoos and wildlife parks. I understand that these representatives are currently engaged in other consultations about where the responsibility for granting licences should fall under the arrangements they are considering.