HC Deb 04 February 1999 vol 324 cc719-20W
Mr. Baker

To 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]

Mr. Baker

To 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. Meacher

Further 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. Meale

The 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