Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 July 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 22 July 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the cost to UK breeders of Hermann's tortoises resulting from the proposed changes to charges for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species licences and permits.

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the cost to UK breeders of Hermann's tortoises resulting from the proposed changes to charges for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species licences and permits. [184715] Mr. Morley: The partial Regulatory Impact Assessment developed for the consultation looked at a small sample of different businesses and how they might be affected by the proposed increases. UK breeders of Hermann's tortoises were not one of the businesses sampled. The final Regulatory Impact Assessment, which will accompany any legislation, will be developed in the light of the information given during the consultation period and any further analysis indicated will be carried out before a final decision on how to proceed with the question of charges for CITES licences and permits.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 424 c402W; 184715
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Animal breeding Costs Conservation Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Fees and charges Licensing Nature conservation Impact assessments Tortoises
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