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Written question asked by Lord Anderson of Swansea (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 July 1997. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
If he plans to list mink and arctic fur under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
Answer

Mr. Donald Anderson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he plans to list mink and arctic fox under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. [6548] Angela Eagle: I have no plans to add mink and arctic fox to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food have lead responsibility for legislation concerning animals farmed for fur.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6548; 297 c445W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Furs Foxes Mink
Legislation
Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976