§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Prime Minister what action Her Majesty's Government are taking to curtail the trade of wild-caught birds into(a) the United Kingdom and (b) EC countries.
§ The Prime MinisterWe have asked our scientific advisers, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to review the evidence as to whether the trade in wildlife is compatible with maintaining the populations of species at satisfactory levels. We will consider, in the light of their findings, whether any changes in existing conservation controls are required. Negotiations are continuing on Community proposals for the protection of animals during transport.