§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Prime Minister what written evidence or information Her Majesty's Government have received from the Russian authorities concerning the seal cull in Russia; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Russian authorities informed us of the 1992 culling quotas of 7,300 and 2,300 for adult hooded and harp seals respectively. We have not received any figures for 1993. The Russian authorities are well aware of public concern in the United Kingdom about seal culling.