§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many of each species of primate was imported from which countries to the United Kingdom for research purposes during 1998. [69280]
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§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many test sites involving genetically modified crops were found to be breaking regulations in 1997; and if he will list in each case the(a) location, (b) crop type, (c) company involved and (d) infringement. [69279]
§ Mr. MeacherFurther to my answer on 17 December 1998,Official Report, column 630, in the opinion of the HSE inspector there were three such instances in 1997.
§ Mr. MealeThe number and species of primates imported in 1998 for research purposes were as follows:
Species Common name Country of Origin Number Macaca fascicularis Crab-eating macaque Mauritius 1,972 Philippines 144 Israel 80 Macaca Mulatta Rhesus macaque China 160 Saimiri bolivensis Squirrel monkey USA 6 Total 2,362