§ Mr. Hancockasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many prosecutions there have been for the illegal importation of furs in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. BrookeI am not aware of any such prosecutions under endangered species legislation. Information about prosecutions for smuggling furs on which import charges are due is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
Year Deaths Casualties Civilians Security Forces Civilians Security Forces 1983 2 — 3 1 1984 1 — 3 5 1985 2 — 8 5 1986* — — — — * As at 22 January.