§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent estimate he has made of the number of animals used in entertainment other than in circuses; and if he will make a statement. [122919]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienCertificates of registration are sent to the Home Office by local authorities under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925. Local authorities were reminded in January of their statutory obligation to provide this information. The Home Office has so far this year received details of over 2,000 animals 409W which perform other than in circuses. Of these, 1,390 are included in two registration entries, and are used in promotional, film and television work.