Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What recent representations he has received with regard to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises in United Kingdom waters.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent representations he has received with regard to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises in United Kingdom waters; and if he will make a statement. [20519] Mr. Clappison: Concern about the conservation status of cetaceans continues to generate a steady stream of enquiries from the public. However, no significant representations concerning their protection in United Kingdom waters have recently been received. The United Kingdom, as a member of the International Whaling Commission and the agreement on the conservation of small cetaceans of the Baltic and North seas, continues to be committed to the conservation of all cetaceans.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20519; 292 c687W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Cetaceans Dolphins Nature conservation Marine animals International Whaling Commission Whales North Sea Baltic Sea