Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What assessment he has made of the effect on other life forms and the environment of the reported increase in the numbers of albino frogs.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment he has made of the effect on other life forms and the environment of the reported increase in the number of albino frogs. [20546] Mr. Clappison: English Nature, the Government's scientific advisers on nature conservation issues, advise that albinism is highly unlikely to have any impact whatsoever on other life forms or the environment. The only effect that it may have is that for a short while predators on frogs may have an easier time in locating their prey. I am satisfied that, at this time, this issue is not of any conservation significance.

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