§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) how many officials in Hong Kong are employed to inspect local restaurants to ensure that endangered species of animals are not served as food;
(2) if, pursuant to the reply of 13 January, Official Report, column 285, he will give details of the 14 seizures made in 1987 by the authorities in Hong Kong, following inspections at local restaurants;
(3) if, pursuant to the reply of 13 January, Official Report, column 285, he will give details of the 136 seizures made in 1987 by the authorities in Hong Kong of illegally imported animals and plants;
(4) if, pursuant to the reply of 13 January, Official Report, column 285, he will explain why only 80 restaurants were visited in Hong Kong during 1987.
§ Mr. EggarWe are making inquiries of the Hong Kong Government and I will reply as soon as possible.