§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to require airlines to provide their passengers with adequate advice about the restrictions on the import of items derived from endangered species, whether animals or plants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MooreI have no statutory power to direct airlines in this way. The control of trade in endangered species is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment. I understand that his Department has been active in publicity given to the problems of bringing into this country both live specimens and items which have been derived from endangered species. Airport authorities are being encouraged to give prominence to posters and illustrated leaflets on the subject and articles have appeared in various airlines' "in-flight" magazines. Other publicity measures are also in preparation.