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To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to authorising the removal of cataracts under local anaesthetic for Jonathan, the giant tortoise living in the grounds of the residence of the Governor of St Helena; and what assessment they have made of the impact that carrying out such...
To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to authorising the removal of cataracts under local anaesthetic for Jonathan, the giant tortoise living in the grounds of the residence of the Governor of St Helena; and what assessment they have made of the impact that carrying out such...
St Helena’s most famous resident, Jonathan the tortoise, is looked after by the island vet who ensures a high-standard of care to the world’s oldest terrestrial animal. After much deliberation on the island, the vet decided removing Jonathan’s cataracts was too high-risk a procedure. I reassure the noble Lord that despite being over 187 years old, Jonathan continues to lead an active life. The climate on St Helena, while perfect for diving and mountain walking, is not conducive to breeding this species of tortoise. The increasing number of flights to St Helena from South Africa is providing a welcome boost to St Helena’s tourism industry, and will allow even more people to meet this much loved member of the St Helena community.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to authorise and commission the removal of cataracts from Jonathan, the oldest giant tortoise in the world who lives in the grounds of the residence of the Governor of St Helena, in order to increase the population of giant tortoises on the...
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to authorise and commission the removal of cataracts from Jonathan, the oldest giant tortoise in the world who lives in the grounds of the residence of the Governor of St Helena, in order to increase the population of giant tortoises on the...
St Helena’s most famous resident, Jonathan the tortoise, is looked after by the island vet who ensures a high-standard of care to the world’s oldest terrestrial animal. After much deliberation on the island, the vet decided removing Jonathan’s cataracts was too high-risk a procedure. I reassure the noble Lord that despite being over 186 years old, Jonathan continues to lead an active life. The climate on St Helena, while perfect for diving and mountain walking, is not conducive to breeding this species of tortoise. The commencement of weekly flights to St Helena from South Africa is a welcome boost to St Helena’s tourism industry, and will allow even more people to meet this much loved member of the St Helena community.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on how many occasions in the last three calendar years the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was notified of the sale of tortoises without correctly completed Article 10 transaction certificates; and how many of those reports...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on how many occasions in the last three calendar years the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was notified of the sale of tortoises without correctly completed Article 10 transaction certificates; and how many of those reports...
The information requested is set out in the table below.
Year | Sale of tortoises without correctly completed Article 10 transaction certificates |
2015 | 13 |
2016 | 21 |
2017 | 23 |
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) refer all investigations to the National Wildlife Crime Unit or the local Police Force to take forward. APHA are not provided with updates on cases and therefore do not hold records of how many were investigated, prosecuted or had other legal remedies.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Howell of Guildford on 28 May (WA 126), what actions they are taking to try to increase tourism on Pitcairn Island; and, to this end, what consideration they have given to protecting and expanding the island's population of...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Howell of Guildford on 28 May (WA 126), what actions they are taking to try to increase tourism on Pitcairn Island; and, to this end, what consideration they have given to protecting and expanding the island's population of...
The Government are working with the Pitcairn authorities to increase tourism by funding the Pitcairn tourism co-ordinator position, and the work that she is doing to promote the island to visitors. The Governor hosts Pitcairn promotional events in New Zealand and UK Government funding also provides the regular shipping service to the island which is used by visitors. In addition, work is progressing on a project to provide an alternate
harbour to make the landing of tourists (particularly from cruise ships), as well as islanders and supplies, easier and safer.
The population of giant tortoises on Pitcairn consists of a single animal that was introduced to the island many years ago. There are no plans to introduce additional tortoises.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps her Department is taking to end the practice of shipping to customers by mail services tortoises which have been purchased over the internet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps her Department is taking to end the practice of shipping to customers by mail services tortoises which have been purchased over the internet.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will discuss with the Government of New Zealand the possibility of locating one or more additional giant tortoises on Pitcairn Island alongside the sole surviving member of the species on the island.
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will discuss with the Government of New Zealand the possibility of locating one or more additional giant tortoises on Pitcairn Island alongside the sole surviving member of the species on the island.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what estimate he has made of the number of wild tortoises imported from Slovenia in the latest period for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what estimate he has made of the number of wild tortoises imported from Slovenia in the latest period for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement.
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.
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the (a) cost to pet retailers of selling individual Hermann's tortoises and (b) cost to wholesalers importing large numbers of Hermann's tortoises as a consequence of the proposed charges for Convention on...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the (a) cost to pet retailers of selling individual Hermann's tortoises and (b) cost to wholesalers importing large numbers of Hermann's tortoises as a consequence of the proposed charges for Convention on...
That this House condemns the action of the Swedish customs and agricultural authorities for their callous and brutal treatment of 1,000 Horsfield's tortoises frozen to death on 24th October after being impounded at Arlanda airport in Stockholm; calls for an explanation from the Swedish authorities as to why offers from the Tortoise Trust and SAS airlines to transport the animals back to Tadzjikistan were totally ignored; demands to know if it is the policy of the Swedish authorities routinely to destroy all animals seized in similar circumstances; and calls for action to be taken against those responsible for this criminal destruction of 1,000 harmless creatures.
That this House condemns the action of the Swedish customs and agricultural authorities for their callous and brutal treatment of 1,000 Horsfield's tortoises frozen to death on 24th October after being impounded at Arlanda airport in Stockholm; calls for an explanation from the Swedish authorities as to why offers from...
Pursuant to his answer of 21st May, Official Report, column 103W, what contribution has been made by HM Ambassador in Quito towards the goat eradication scheme on the Galapagos.
Pursuant to his answer of 21st May, Official Report, column 103W, what contribution has been made by HM Ambassador in Quito towards the goat eradication scheme on the Galapagos.
What discussions the Minister of Overseas Development has had with the Government of Ecuador over the shooting of female goats on those parts of the Alcedo area of the Galapagos Islands where giant tortoises breed. - Inc figs.
What discussions the Minister of Overseas Development has had with the Government of Ecuador over the shooting of female goats on those parts of the Alcedo area of the Galapagos Islands where giant tortoises breed. - Inc figs.
What seizures of tortoise and tortoise products were made by Customs and Excise in 1995. - Inc figures.
What seizures of tortoise and tortoise products were made by Customs and Excise in 1995. - Inc figures.
What seizures of tortoise products have been made by Customs and Excise in the last 12 months; and what advice is offered to travellers at ports of entry concerning tortoise products offered for sale in Morocco and other countries.
What seizures of tortoise products have been made by Customs and Excise in the last 12 months; and what advice is offered to travellers at ports of entry concerning tortoise products offered for sale in Morocco and other countries.
If he will give details of tortoises and tortoise products seized at ports of entry in each of the past three years; and what were the countries of origin. - Inc table.
If he will give details of tortoises and tortoise products seized at ports of entry in each of the past three years; and what were the countries of origin. - Inc table.
If he will make immediate resources available to assist in the rescue of the giant tortoises currently threatened by fires on Isabella Island in the Galapagos Islands.
If he will make immediate resources available to assist in the rescue of the giant tortoises currently threatened by fires on Isabella Island in the Galapagos Islands.