HL Deb 26 July 1979 vol 401 cc2142-3WA
Lord O'HAGAN

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they have taken to ensure that the EEC assists in the preservation of whales.

The MINISTER of STATE, MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES and FOOD (Earl Ferrers)

The Government are seeking to obtain agreement within the EEC for a Community-wide ban on imports of sperm whale oil and other derivatives. Such a ban would be a major contribution towards the protection of the world's whales.