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1999-00
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1999-00 (5)
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment Her Majesty's Government has made of the distribution of £4 million given to the Mauritius Government in 1982. - Inc figure.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment Her Majesty's Government has made of the distribution of £4 million given to the Mauritius Government in 1982. - Inc figure.
Asked by
Tam Dalyell
(Labour)
Answered by
John Battle
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 November 2000
For answer on
30 November 2000
Answered on
30 November 2000
Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment Her Majesty's Government have
made of the distribution of £4 million given to the Mauritius Government in 1982. [141065]
Mr. Battle: Under a 1982 Agreement between HMG and the Government of Mauritius, the £4 million paid by HMG was placed in a Trust
Fund for the benefit of the Ilois. Power over the distribution of the funds rested with the Fund's Board of Trustees, made up of
representatives of the Government of Mauritius and Ilois.
No recent assessment has been made of how the Board distributed those funds.
Subjects
British overseas territories; British Indian Ocean Territory; Mauritius; Chagossians
Date
30 November 2000
Reference
357 c836W; 141065
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what has been the total cost to date of support for the Chagos islanders in Mauritius since their transfer from their homes. - Inc figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what has been the total cost to date of support for the Chagos islanders in Mauritius since their transfer from their homes. - Inc figures.
Asked by
Jeremy Corbyn
(Labour)
Answered by
John Battle
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 November 2000
For answer on
27 November 2000
Answered on
27 November 2000
Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what has been the total cost to date of support for
the Chagos islanders in Mauritius since their transfer from their homes. [139979]
Mr. Battle: HMG has made available £4.65 million for the benefit of the Chagos islanders in Mauritius via the Government of
Mauritius, £650,000 in 1973 and £4 million in 1982. In addition various small welfare payments in kind eg books, sports clothes,
sewing machines, have been given regularly.
We have no information about the support given by the Government of Mauritius.
Subjects
Costs; British Indian Ocean Territory; Mauritius; Chagossians
Date
27 November 2000
Reference
357 c390W; 139979
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement about the return of displaced islanders to Diego Garcia.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement about the return of displaced islanders to Diego Garcia.
Asked by
Julian Lewis
(Conservative)
Answered by
John Battle
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 November 2000
For answer on
13 November 2000
Answered on
13 November 2000
Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the return of
displaced islanders to Diego Garcia. [137915]
Mr. Battle: We have decided to accept the ruling of the Court. The Ilois are now able to return to the outer islands of the British
Indian Ocean Territory.
Our first priority is to press ahead with the technical work we have in hand to assess the feasibility of settlement on those
islands. In the meantime we will be open to discussion with the Ilois community about the practicalities of any return. We will also
be consulting the Governments of the United States and Mauritius about the implications of the judgment.
Subjects
British overseas territories; British Indian Ocean Territory; Judgements; Mauritius; Diego Garcia; USA; Resettlement; Chagossians
Date
13 November 2000
Reference
356 c510W; 137915
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the position of the former residents of Diego Garcia. - Includes figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the position of the former residents of Diego Garcia. - Includes figures.
Asked by
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Hain
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 July 2000
For answer on
24 July 2000
Answered on
24 July 2000
Mr. Hilary Benn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the position of
the former residents of Diego Garcia. [132386]
Mr. Hain: I am aware that some of the former residents (Ilois) of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) seek a right of return
and to this end, proceedings have been brought in the High Court in London which challenge the validity of the BIOT Immigration
Ordinance. The matter is still before the Court. The outer islands of the territory have been uninhabited for 30 years so any
resettlement would present serious problems both because of the practical feasibility and in relation to our treaty obligations. But
a study has been commissioned from independent consultants to consider the former issues in more detail.
Most of the Ilois live in Mauritius where they are Mauritian citizens. Since they left the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Her
Majesty's Government has given over £4 million to the Government of Mauritius to assist with their integration into Mauritian
society.
Subjects
British overseas territories; British Indian Ocean Territory; Mauritius; Resettlement; Chagossians
Date
24 July 2000
Reference
354 c423W; 132386
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many baboons and cynomolgus monkeys are held within United Kingdom laboratories awaiting xenotransplantation procedures; and if he will make a statement; how many baboons and cynomolgus monkeys intended for xenotransplantation research have been killed without any xenotransplantation procedures being...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many baboons and cynomolgus monkeys are held within United Kingdom laboratories awaiting xenotransplantation procedures; and if he will make a statement; how many baboons and cynomolgus monkeys intended for xenotransplantation research have been killed without any xenotransplantation procedures being...
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 June 2000
For answer on
28 June 2000
Answered on
28 June 2000
Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many baboons and cynomolgus monkeys are held within United
Kingdom laboratories awaiting xenotransplantation procedures; and if he will make a statement; [125262]
(2) how many baboons and cynomolgus monkeys intended for xenotransplantation research have been killed without any
xenotransplantation procedures being completed on them in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement; [125263]
(3) what was the (a) longest and (b) average recorded journey time for non-human primates imported into the United Kingdom for
research purposes during 1999 from (i) China, (ii) Mauritius, (iii) Indonesia, (iv) the Philippines and (v) Israel; and if he will
make a statement; [125266]
(4) how many cynomolgus monkeys were imported into the United Kingdom for the purpose of xenotransplantation research, broken down
by (a) where the monkeys were imported from, (b) how many died during transport, (c) the date of deaths, (d) the causes of death and
(e) action taken by his Department as a result, in (i) 1995, (ii) 1996, (iii) 1997, (iv) 1998, (v) 1999 and (vi) 2000; [125259]
(5) how many cynomolgus macaques and baboons were used in xenotransplantation research in (a) 1995, (b) 1996, (c) 1997, (d) 1998,
(e) 1999 and (f) 2000; and if he will make a statement; [125267]
(6) how many baboons were imported into the United Kingdom for the purpose of xenotransplantation research; and (a) where they were
imported from, (b) whether they were wild-caught, (c) how many died during transport, (d) the date of deaths, (e) what were the
causes of death and (f) what action was taken by his Department as a result, in (i) 1995, (ii) 1996, (iii) 1997, (iv) 1998, (v) 1999
and (vi) 2000; [125260]
(7) when current project licences to conduct pig primate xenotransplantation research will expire; and whether he is considering
future pig-to-primate xenotransplantation licences. [125261]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: [holding answer 9 June 2000]: The Animals (Scientific Procedures Act) 1986 requires that non-human primates are
used only in scientific procedures if no other species is suitable. In deciding whether to grant a licence for any regulated
procedure, the 1986 Act requires that the likely benefits of the programme be weighed against the likely adverse effects on the
animals concerned (the cost/benefit assessment) and that there are no alternatives which either replace animal use entirely, reduce
the number of animals needed or refine the procedures to minimise suffering. We must also be satisfied that the procedures are
likely to achieve the stated objectives.
In addition to regulatory testing to help ensure the safety of medicines, non-human primates are also used for other important areas
of fundamental research aimed primarily at better understanding the causes of disease in man and developing potential new
treatments.
They contribute, for example, to programmes of work relating to Parkinson's disease, visual impairment, stroke, diabetes, disorders
of reproduction, xenotransplantation and vaccine development.
There are no cynomolgus macaques or baboons known to be awaiting xenotransplantation procedures at the present time in United
Kingdom designated establishments.
According to our records, journey times for non-human primates imported into the United Kingdom for research purposes in 1999 were:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Number-imports Longest (hours) Average (hours)
China 5 46 43
Mauritius 21 34 29
Indonesia 0 -- --
Philippines 1 34 34
Israel 9 16 Less than 10
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
In accordance with measures introduced in 1996, the Home Office requires only an estimated total journey time to be provided prior
to each acquisition and that, after each acquisition, confirmation be provided that the importation was in accordance with what had
been authorised. There has been no obligation to provide precise journey times. Data have also been drawn from copies of journey
details required by and supplied to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, who would be the more appropriate Department to
provide such data in future.
The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997, which is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, governs the
transportation of live animals, including primates. It requires that the animals must be fit to travel, carried in a way that does
not cause injury or unnecessary suffering and be accompanied by someone competent to look after their welfare. Import licences
specify the intended use and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food receives details of deaths arising.
I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr. Cohen) by the then
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, my hon. Friend the Member for Knowsley, North and Sefton, East (Mr.
Howarth) on 8 June 1999, Official Report, columns 262-63W, which provided details of deaths and serious injury in primates arriving
in the United Kingdom for use in regulated procedures. I will, however, repeat the relevant parts of this information for ease of
reference.
Twelve wild-caught baboons were imported from Kenya in 1996 for the purpose of xenotransplantation research, the earliest year for
which we hold such records. A further 28 were imported in May 1999. There have been no subsequent importations of baboons for this
purpose. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported in baboons during transportation.
In 1995, one cynomolgus macaque was found to be dead on arrival in the United Kingdom from Mauritius. The cause of death was
believed to be enteritis.
In 1996, one cynomolgus macaque was found to be dead on arrival in the United Kingdom from Mauritius. The cause of death was
believed to be shigellosis.
In 1997, one cynomolgus macaque was found to be traumatised on arrival in the United Kingdom from Mauritius, possibly as a result of
being pair-housed during transport. It was euthanased and all primates are now individually housed during transport. Another
cynomolgus macaque was found to be dead on arrival in the United Kingdom from the Philippines. The cause of death was probably a
trauma to the head.
In 1998, three cynomolgus macaques were found to be dead on arrival in Paris from the Philippines. The causes of death were not
ascertained, but it is believed that they were probably due to a combination of factors: the animals concerned were larger than
normal; although International Air Transport Association minimum dimensions were not breached, the containers were not large enough
to allow these particular animals to stand up and turn around freely; and all the dead animals had been in central compartments,
which were less well ventilated.
The containers have been enlarged and redesigned to rectify these problems. Another cynomolgus macaque was found to be dead on
arrival in the United Kingdom from Israel. There was no obvious cause of death.
It is not possible to give an accurate figure for how many cynomolgus macaques intended for xenotransplantation have been imported
and we cannot, therefore, confirm whether all of the animals listed above were to be used for this purpose.
Airlines refusing to fly animals directly to the United Kingdom as a result of harassment from animal rights activists has led to
longer journey times. This may have contributed to deaths associated with transportation in some instances.
Eighty wild-caught baboons were used in xenotransplantation research in 1995, 29 in 1996 and 16 in 1997, three in 1998 and none
subsequently.
Thirty-one cynomolgus macaques were used in xenotransplantation research in 1996, 67 in 1997, 78 in 1998, 49 in 1999, and five in
2000.
It is not possible to give an accurate figure for how many baboons and cynomolgus monkeys intended for xenotransplantation research
have been killed without any xenotransplantation procedures being completed on them. The intended purpose is known to the Home
Office in the case of animals acquired directly from overseas breeding centres by project licence holders. However, if animals are
obtained from a designated supplier within the United Kingdom or from stock already held by the establishment, there is no
requirement for reference to be made to the Home Office. The estimated number of animals expected to be used is provided in each
project licence application but this does not necessarily mean that the animals are acquired in advance. We do not hold records of
individual animals which are subsequently not used for the intended purpose.
There are currently two project licences authorising pig to primate xenotransplantation procedures, one expiring in 2003 and the
other in 2004. There are no new applications under consideration at this stage. Any future applications received will be considered
on their merits.
Subjects
Animal welfare; Death; Animal experiments; China; Licensing; Imports; Medical treatments; Mauritius; Pigs; Primates; Transport; Research; Wildlife; Xenotransplantation; Israel; Indonesia; Philippines
Date
28 June 2000
Reference
352 c520-3W; 125262;125263;125266;125259;125267;125260;125261
House
House of Commons