§ Sir Julian CritchleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the work of the European wildlife division in respect of its provision for bona fide collectors of moths and butterflies. [8234]
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§ Mr. ClappisonWhere species of butterfly or moth are endangered and subject to sales controls, the European wildlife division is responsible for the issue of sales licences. The performance target for issuing such licences is that 80 per cent. should be issued within 15 working days. The performance against this target is reviewed formally as part of the Department's annual review of resource needs. No specific complaints have been received in relation to the issue of sales licences.