§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many wild birds have been imported into the United Kingdom during the past five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanInformation on the number of captive birds, other than poultry or homing pigeons, imported into Great Britain is as follows. The figures do not distinguish between wild-caught birds and those which may have been bred in captivity. 1991 figures are not yet available.
Sources: 1936–87: Annual return of proceedings under the Animal Health Act 1981. 1988–90: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food statistics.
Year Number 1986 176,745 1987 163,699 1988 184,577 1989 184,601 1990 175,967