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Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 May 1990. It was answered by Robert Jackson (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 May 1990 on behalf of the Department of Education and Science.


Written question

Question
How many seals are killed each year by personnel at British Antarctic Survey station on Rothera Point; how many deaths are classified as intentional & accidental; what is purpose of intentional deaths; what is explanation for accidental deaths.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
172 c496W;172 c494W
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Death Antarctic Nature conservation Research Science Seals British Antarctic Survey
Contains statistics
Yes