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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what percentage of exotic birds imported into the UK for the last year for which figures are available were dead on arrival. - Including figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what percentage of exotic birds imported into the UK for the last year for which figures are available were dead on arrival. - Including figures.
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Elliot Morley
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 October 2002
For answer on
6 November 2002
Answered on
6 November 2002
Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what percentage of exotic birds imported into
the UK for the last year for which figures are available were dead on arrival. [79033]
Mr. Morley: Records of imported CITES listed birds found dead on arrival are taken from copies of used import permits submitted to
the UK CITES Management Authority by HM Customs & Excise. Our records show that during 2001 (the last full year for which records
are available) a total of 62 birds (0.92 per cent.) were noted as dead on arrival.
Subjects
Animal welfare; Birds; Death; Imports
Date
6 November 2002
Reference
79033; 392 c329W;392 c348W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what research his Department has undertaken concerning the fate of the wild-caught baboons imported from Kenya to the UK in May 1999; and if he will make a statement; what measures his Department has taken to ensure that imported primates...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what research his Department has undertaken concerning the fate of the wild-caught baboons imported from Kenya to the UK in May 1999; and if he will make a statement; what measures his Department has taken to ensure that imported primates...
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Mike O'Brien
(Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 July 2000
For answer on
25 July 2000
Answered on
25 July 2000
Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what research his Department has undertaken concerning the fate
of the wild-caught baboons imported from Kenya to the UK in May 1999; and if he will make a statement; [130710]
(2) what measures his Department has taken to ensure that imported primates for use in xenotransplantation procedures are used for
the purposes stated in applications for such procedures; and if he will make a statement; [130711]
(3) what his Department's policy is regarding the killing of imported primates not subjected to xenotransplantation procedures; and
if he will make a statement. [130712]
Mr. Mike O'Brien: All but a small number of primates used in scientific procedures in the United Kingdom are captive-bred and not
taken from the wild. Under measures introduced in 1996, authority to use wild-caught primates will be given only if the applicant
can establish exceptional and specific justification. Such cases are rare.
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Inspectorate has maintained a close interest in the condition of the wild-caught baboons
imported into the United Kingdom from Kenya in May 1999 and has been kept informed by the relevant designated establishment of its
plans for their use and disposal.
Inspectors appointed under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 regularly visit all designated establishments to monitor
standards and compliance with licence and certificate authorities.
If primates imported for use in xenotransplantation procedures are killed, but have never been used in the programme of work, it
must be by a method listed in Schedule 1 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 or as defined in a condition attached to
the relevant Certificate of Designation.
Subjects
Animal welfare; Death; Applications; Animal experiments; Inspections; Imports; Primates; Standards; Wildlife; Xenotransplantation
Date
25 July 2000
Reference
354 c512-3W; 130710;130711;130712
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
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many primates have arrived in the UK via Dover port in (a) October 1999, (b) November 1999, (c) December 1999 and (d) January 2000; and of those how many were found to be (i) ill and (ii) dead. - Inc...
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many primates have arrived in the UK via Dover port in (a) October 1999, (b) November 1999, (c) December 1999 and (d) January 2000; and of those how many were found to be (i) ill and (ii) dead. - Inc...
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Baroness Quin
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 March 2000
For answer on
17 March 2000
Answered on
17 March 2000
Mr. Baker: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many primates have arrived in the UK via Dover port in (a)
October 1999, (b) November 1999, (c) December 1999 and (d) January 2000; and of those how many were found to be (i) ill and (ii)
dead. [114419]
Ms Quin: [holding answer 14 March 2000]: According to our records, 124 primates arrived in the UK via Dover port in October 1999, 60
arrived in November 1999, 44 in December 1999 and 124 in January 2000. These were inspected by a veterinary surgeon at the
quarantine premises which was their destination and were found to have travelled well with no signs of ill health or disease.
Subjects
Animal welfare; Death; Imports; Primates; Dover
Date
17 March 2000
Reference
346 c362W; 114419
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what recent figures he has obtained in respect of the number of wild-caught birds imported into the United Kingdom; and what percentage of wild-caught birds imported into the United Kingdom in the last year for which figures...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what recent figures he has obtained in respect of the number of wild-caught birds imported into the United Kingdom; and what percentage of wild-caught birds imported into the United Kingdom in the last year for which figures...
Asked by
Norman Baker
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Angela Eagle
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
12 January 1998
For answer on
19 January 1998
Answered on
19 January 1998
Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what recent figures he has obtained in
respect of the number of wild-caught birds imported into the United Kingdom; and what percentage of wild-caught birds imported into
the United Kingdom in the last year for which figures are available are estimated to have been dead on arrival. [22969]
Angela Eagle: The Department maintains records of trade only in the species listed in the Annexes to Council Regulation (EC) No.
338/97, which govern the import into EU Member States. At present, these records do not include data on the number of birds that
were dead on arrival but we intend to gather mortality statistics when systems can be put in place. From the data returned so far,
some 4,598 wild-caught birds were imported in 1997.
Subjects
Birds; Death; Animals; Imports
Date
19 January 1998
Reference
22969; 304 c376W;304 c372W
House
House of Commons