HC Deb 22 May 1990 vol 173 c99W
Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the value of(a) domestic sales and (b) exports of furs from factory-farm animals; how many animals he estimates this represents; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Redwood

Figures relating specifically to factory-farmed furs, or the number of animals involved, are not available. Nor do domestic sales figures distinguish between furs and other animal skins. The total value of United Kingdom exports of all furs in 1989 was £132 million.