§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many seizures of endangered species of flora and fauna have been made at ports of entry by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in each of the past three years;
(2) how many seizures of endangered species of flora and fauna have been made at United Kingdom ports of entry by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. Ryder[holding answer 8 January 1980]: The details sought are given in the following table. The figures show the number of live creatures, plants and articles derived from endangered species seized by Customs because their importation or exportation contravened the restrictions imposed by the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976 or Council Regulation No. 3626/82.
Year to 31 March Live creatures Plants Articles 1987 1,604 — 6,304 1988 2,284 500 3,000 1989 1,915 7,900 9,000