If he will list those islands in Argyll and Bute which contain a wild mink population. - It is known that there are wild mink population on Mull and Iona.

If he will list those islands in Argyll and Bute which contain a wild mink population. - It is known that there are wild mink population on Mull and Iona.

What guidance his Department has issued to relevant authorities on the control of feral mink populations; what controls are already in place; and where they are being carried out.

What guidance his Department has issued to relevant authorities on the control of feral mink populations; what controls are already in place; and where they are being carried out.

What assessment he has made of the damage done to marine birdlife by feral mink.

What assessment he has made of the damage done to marine birdlife by feral mink.

What is the estimated population of feral mink in (a) Scotland and (b) Argyll and Bute for the years (i) 1992, (ii) 1993 and (iii) 1994. - It was estimated recently that there are some 50,000 wild mink in Scotland. Further details requested are not available.

What is the estimated population of feral mink in (a) Scotland and (b) Argyll and Bute for the years (i) 1992, (ii) 1993 and (iii) 1994. - It was estimated recently that there are some 50,000 wild mink in Scotland. Further details requested are not available.

Pursuant to his Answer of 3rd May, Official Report, column 252W, if he will refuse to licence any future mink farms. - Any future applications will be considered on their merits. There are no mink farms in Scotland.

Pursuant to his Answer of 3rd May, Official Report, column 252W, if he will refuse to licence any future mink farms. - Any future applications will be considered on their merits. There are no mink farms in Scotland.

How many inspections of Lawley's Mink Farm, Brooksbank Avenue, Scholemoor, Bradford, have been undertaken by the State Veterinary Service since 21st October 1994. - The premises were visited by the State Veterinary Service on 16 November 1994, when no mink or Arctic fox were found there. (Holding answer 1 May...

How many inspections of Lawley's Mink Farm, Brooksbank Avenue, Scholemoor, Bradford, have been undertaken by the State Veterinary Service since 21st October 1994. - The premises were visited by the State Veterinary Service on 16 November 1994, when no mink or Arctic fox were found there. (Holding answer 1 May...

What was the number of licensed mink farms in each year since 1989. - Table given. (Holding answer 1 May 1995).

What was the number of licensed mink farms in each year since 1989. - Table given. (Holding answer 1 May 1995).

What was the number of licensed mink farms in each year since 1989. - Figures given. (Holding answer 1 May 1995).

What was the number of licensed mink farms in each year since 1989. - Figures given. (Holding answer 1 May 1995).

What was the number of licensed mink farms in each year since 1989. - None.

What was the number of licensed mink farms in each year since 1989. - None.

What was the number of licensed mink farms in each year since 1989. - There has only ever been one licensed mink farm in Northern Ireland which operated from 1976 to 1991. There are no licensed mink farms in Northern Ireland at present.

What was the number of licensed mink farms in each year since 1989. - There has only ever been one licensed mink farm in Northern Ireland which operated from 1976 to 1991. There are no licensed mink farms in Northern Ireland at present.

If he will make it his policy that mink and arctic fox fur farms are listed under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. - (Holding answer 27 April 1995).

If he will make it his policy that mink and arctic fox fur farms are listed under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. - (Holding answer 27 April 1995).

What assessment his Department has made of the damage being done to British wildlife by feral mink. (Failed OPQ)

What assessment his Department has made of the damage being done to British wildlife by feral mink. (Failed OPQ)

Eradication of mink. Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 92 1994/95). To be read second time 14 July.

Eradication of mink. Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 92 1994/95). To be read second time 14 July.