§ Mr. BakerTo 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 QuinThe figures requested are detailed in the table.
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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.