Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 March 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many primates imported to the United Kingdom in 1998 for research purposes from (a) China, (b) Mauritius, (c) Indonesia and (d) the Philippines were (i) found to be dead on arrival and (ii) suffered serious injury during transit.- (Holding answer 4 February 1999).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many primates imported to the United Kingdom in 1998 for research purposes from (a) China, (b) Mauritius, (c) Indonesia and (d) the Philippines were (i) found to be dead on arrival and (ii) suffered serious injury during transit. [69283] Mr. Rooker: [holding answer 4 February 1999]: All primates imported into the UK are required to undergo six months in quarantine. Following arrival in the quarantine premises, the Veterinary Surgeon or Medical Supervisor appointed to the premises completes reports on the health of the animals on arrival. During 1998, all primates imported from China, Mauritius and the Philippines were reported as being found healthy on arrival. There were no primates imported into the UK from Indonesia during 1998.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 69283; 328 c326W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Animal welfare China Exports Injuries Imports Mauritius Primates Travel Indonesia Philippines