HC Deb 06 November 1997 vol 300 cc260-1W
Mr. Howard

To ask the Prime Minister when the letter to the Prime Minister from Mr. Robert Mouland of Folkestone, on the subject of seal pups, dated 30 September 1997, and faxed to the British embassy in Moscow, was shown to him. [14083]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 3 November 1997]I have not seen the letter. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office sent a reply on 30 October 1997.

Mr. Howard

To ask the Prime Minister if he raised the killing of baby seals in his recent talks with President Yeltsin. [14081]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 3 November 1997]No. The Russian Government are well aware of public concern in the United Kingdom about seal culling. The British embassy in Moscow are in regular contact with the relevant Russian authorities on this matter.