§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many animals were reported as illegally landed in the United Kingdom in 1996. [15638]
§ Mr. Douglas HoggNotices were served on 554 consignments in 1996 for offences against animal health legislation governing the importation of live animals into the United Kingdom. Information on the numbers of animals involved could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.