§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what number and species of terrapins have been imported under the provisions of the convention on international trade in endangered species since 1990. [10154]
§ Mr. Clappison[holding answer 22 January 1996]: Only one species of terrapin listed in CITES has been imported into the United Kingdom since 1990. Two hundred specimens of Pelomedusa subrufra—Marsh terrapin—were imported in 1991, and 10 in 1995.
§ Mr. BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many dangerous wild animals as defined by statute were imported into the United Kingdom during 1995; and how many exotic animals and reptiles were imported. [10156]
§ Mr. Clappison[holding answer 22 January 1996]: In 1995, 2,250 live specimens of species listed on the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, as amended, were imported into the United Kingdom.
Total figures for the import of exotic species are not available. In 1994—the latest year for which data are available—43,495 specimens of live animals, including reptiles, listed under the convention on international trade in endangered species were imported into the UK.
§ Mr. BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many American box turtles were imported into the United Kingdom in 1995. [10155]
§ Mr. Clappison[holding answer 22 January 1996]: Six Coahuila box turtles—Terrapene coahuila—were imported into the United Kingdom in 1995.