§ 26. Sir Anthony Royleasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what check is made on shipments of live animals into Hong Kong from countries other than China.
§ Mr. HurdA special permit and a specified health certificate are required before such animals may be imported into Hong Kong. Animals intended for slaughter must be taken forthwith to Government abattoirs or depots. Other animals must be confined and isolated in designated areas until permission for their release is given. There are also special regulations concerning the importation of cats and dogs and endangered species.