In 2023, I secured funds from the last Government to conserve and bring home our 10-foot sea dragon to Rutland. Unfortunately, Rutland county council has now overrun on another project and has decided not bring the ichthyosaur back to Rutland, which will cost our local economy in terms of future...

In 2023, I secured funds from the last Government to conserve and bring home our 10-foot sea dragon to Rutland. Unfortunately, Rutland county council has now overrun on another project and has decided not bring the ichthyosaur back to Rutland, which will cost our local economy in terms of future...

It does sound slightly odd, and I share the hon. Lady’s concern. If she provides me with the details, I will take them away and get the Department to look at them to see how the council has interpreted the rules and whether this is the reality, but I hope...

It does sound slightly odd, and I share the hon. Lady’s concern. If she provides me with the details, I will take them away and get the Department to look at them to see how the council has interpreted the rules and whether this is the reality, but I hope...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what estimate he has made of the financial value of the palaeontological remains in the on-shore cliffs at the Medmerry frontage.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what estimate he has made of the financial value of the palaeontological remains in the on-shore cliffs at the Medmerry frontage.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether he proposes to take steps to bring fossils within the remit of the Waverly system; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport whether he proposes to take steps to bring fossils within the remit of the Waverly system; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the outcome of consultations on protection of fossils following the recommendations of the Quinquennial Review by the Committee on the Export of Works of Art in 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will make a statement on the outcome of consultations on protection of fossils following the recommendations of the Quinquennial Review by the Committee on the Export of Works of Art in 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps Scottish Natural Heritage has taken to prevent the illegal removal of important fossils from sites of special scientific interest in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. - Including fact that Scottish Natural Heritage is developing a site safeguard...

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps Scottish Natural Heritage has taken to prevent the illegal removal of important fossils from sites of special scientific interest in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. - Including fact that Scottish Natural Heritage is developing a site safeguard...

If he will comment on the protection of fossils and offshore sites. (Failed OPQ) - Inc fact that intend shortly to revise our national export controls in the Export of Goods (Control) Order to include skeletal remains & fossils, found in UK soil or territorial waters.

If he will comment on the protection of fossils and offshore sites. (Failed OPQ) - Inc fact that intend shortly to revise our national export controls in the Export of Goods (Control) Order to include skeletal remains & fossils, found in UK soil or territorial waters.

What actions PM has taken in respect of maintenance of taxonomic & palaeontological collections in natural history museum in south Kensington. - Incls figures.

What actions PM has taken in respect of maintenance of taxonomic & palaeontological collections in natural history museum in south Kensington. - Incls figures.

What representations DOE has received from the President of Linnean Society on effects of cuts in research on palaeontological reference collections at natural history museum on scientific research to underpin development of current policies on the environment.

What representations DOE has received from the President of Linnean Society on effects of cuts in research on palaeontological reference collections at natural history museum on scientific research to underpin development of current policies on the environment.

What assessment DH has made of implications of any reduction of research work on fossils & fossil plants at natural history museum for medical research.

What assessment DH has made of implications of any reduction of research work on fossils & fossil plants at natural history museum for medical research.

To comment on ending of research on fossil birds & plants at natural history museum in London; & if there are proposals to increase funding. - Incls figures.

To comment on ending of research on fossil birds & plants at natural history museum in London; & if there are proposals to increase funding. - Incls figures.

To comment on latest discussions with Dr Robert Anderson & Dr Ian Rolfe of the Scottish Museum on the issue of the 340-million-year old reptile found in the constituency of the hon Member for Linlithgow.

To comment on latest discussions with Dr Robert Anderson & Dr Ian Rolfe of the Scottish Museum on the issue of the 340-million-year old reptile found in the constituency of the hon Member for Linlithgow.

To comment on latest actions in relation to "Lizzie" fossil found near Bathgate, West Lothian. - Nothing further to add to answer at 168 c585W.

To comment on latest actions in relation to "Lizzie" fossil found near Bathgate, West Lothian. - Nothing further to add to answer at 168 c585W.

What action OAL will take to make it possible for "Lizzie" a 340 million-year-old fossil, to remain in Britain; & to urgently bring forward an amendment order to Export of Goods (Control) Order 1987 to bring natural objects such as fossils within its ambit. - (Holding answer 2 Mar 90).

What action OAL will take to make it possible for "Lizzie" a 340 million-year-old fossil, to remain in Britain; & to urgently bring forward an amendment order to Export of Goods (Control) Order 1987 to bring natural objects such as fossils within its ambit. - (Holding answer 2 Mar 90).

To publish text of letter from Mr Neil Chalmers, director of natural history museum to OAL dated 2 Feb, concerning Export of Goods (Control Order) 1987 (in Library - DEP 5787) - (Holding answer 2 Mar 90) .

To publish text of letter from Mr Neil Chalmers, director of natural history museum to OAL dated 2 Feb, concerning Export of Goods (Control Order) 1987 (in Library - DEP 5787) - (Holding answer 2 Mar 90) .

To comment on referral to review committee on export of works of art of case of 340 million-year-old Bathgate paleontological finds. - Incl ref to Export of Goods (Control) Order 1987 (SI 1987/2070). (Holding answer 8 Jan 1990).

To comment on referral to review committee on export of works of art of case of 340 million-year-old Bathgate paleontological finds. - Incl ref to Export of Goods (Control) Order 1987 (SI 1987/2070). (Holding answer 8 Jan 1990).

What distinctions DTI makes between paleontological discoveries & coal in relation to export licences & what statement was made by DTI on 22 Dec 1989 in relation to legal position re paleontological exports - (Holding answer 8 Jan 1990)

What distinctions DTI makes between paleontological discoveries & coal in relation to export licences & what statement was made by DTI on 22 Dec 1989 in relation to legal position re paleontological exports - (Holding answer 8 Jan 1990)