Written question asked by Lord Soulsby of Swaffham Prior (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 July 2004. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 12 July 2004.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

(a) Why the guidance leaflets issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to members of the public wishing to import exotic birds from third countries not classified under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) agreements make no reference to the requirement to place sentinel birds in exotic bird transport; and, (a) whether they plan to place exotic birds not covered by the CITES import requirements under those requirements in the interests of animal welfare. [HL 3548].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3548; 663 c132WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Animal welfare Birds Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Import controls Imports Leaflets Transport