HC Deb 17 May 1984 vol 60 cc230-1W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many licences have been granted in the current year, and to whom, for the import of live dolphins.

Mr. Waldegrave

No licences have been granted in the current year for the import of live dolphins.

Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications for licences to import live dolphins have been received by his Department in the current year; and from whom such applications have been received.

Mr. Waldegrave

One application to import two live dolphins has been received this year, from Aquarium Entertainments Ltd., Brighton. The application is under consideration.