HC Deb 30 November 2000 vol 357 cc875-6W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many primates have been imported into the UK for research purposes for each month since October 1999; of these, how many were imported through the Port of Dover; and if he will make a statement. [137292]

Ms Quin

The figures requested are detailed in the table.

Month Number of primates imported for research purposes Number imported through Dover
October 1999 25 0
November 1999 5 0
December 1999 109 44
January 2000 200 200
February 2000 200 200
March 2000 48 48
April 2000 48 0
May 2000 234 1174
June 2000 172 142
July 2000 239 239

Month Number of primates imported for research purposes Number imported through Dover
August 2000 39 39
September 2000 302 302
October 2000 168 168
Total 1,789 1,556
1These figures adjust those provided in the answer given to the hon. Member for Sittingbourne and Sheppey of 17 July 2000, Official Report, column 6W. It is now clear that fewer animals were actually imported in these months than import licences were issued for.

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