HC Deb 21 February 1991 vol 186 c254W
Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what expertise resides in his Department on hawksbill turtles and green turtles.

Mr. Maclean

Turtles are protected under United Kingdom, EC and international provisions, the primary responsibility and expertise for which rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment.