HC Deb 19 June 1991 vol 193 c195W
Mr. Steen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action has been taken to determine the origin of birds offered for sale in the United Kingdom for which no exemption has been granted to permit sale under the convention on international trade in endangered species.

Mr. Baldry

Under EC regulation 3626/82, which implements the convention on international trade in endangered species, only birds of certain species require sales exemptions. My Department monitors sales of these birds and investigates any apparent infringements.