§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the controls enacted in the United Kingdom in regard to trade in endangered species will be affected by Community Regulation 3626/82; and if he will ensure that there will be no increase in the importation of species listed under the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe United Kingdom's statutory control of trade in endangered species is not expected to be substantially affected by Council regulation 8626/82 article 15 of the regulation allows the Government to take independent action if necessary and my right hon. Friend has retained separate licensing control of trade with the Community in diurnal birds of prey, vicuna, birds' eggs and plumage. If other species need additional protection 259W they can be added to the list. The regulation is not expected to increase the volume of imports to the United Kingdom significantly.