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Finance (No. 2) Bill. Committee stage second sitting (afternoon).

Clause 42, discussed with clauses 43 to 46, new clause 8 (Report on Part 2), new clause 11 (Rate review (plastic packaging tax)), and new clause 13 (Annual review (plastic packaging tax)), agreed to. Clauses 43 to 46 agreed to. Clause 47, discussed with clauses 48 to 50, and new...

Lead member

Kemi Badenoch

Answering member

Abena Oppong-Asare

Department

Treasury

Type

Public Bill Committee proceedings; Debates on bills

Committee

Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee

Date

22 April 2021

House

House of Commons

Hepatitis: Pigmeat

To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their estimate of the number of people who may die as a result of contracting Hepatitis E from infected pig meat imported from other EU member states.

Asked by

Lord Blencathra (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 September 2017

Reference

HL1224

House

House of Lords

European Scrutiny Committee. Ninth report, with formal minutes of proceedings. Including the following documents for debate: Animal cloning for food production; Taxation and financial services; Right to information in criminal proceedings.

Type

Select Committee reports; House of Commons papers; Parliamentary committees

Committee

European Scrutiny Committee

Notes

Motion made to amend Headnote. The Committee divided. Chair declared with the ayes (4 to 4)

Date

24 November 2010

Reference

HC 428-ix 2010-11

House

House of Commons

Animal Welfare: Wild Birds

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Bach on 9 November 2005 (WA 87), what they meant by the term ““unexpected deaths”” in a consignment of imported birds in quarantine; and how many deaths lead to a visit from a veterinary inspector.

Asked by

Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 November 2006

Reference

18; 687 c24WA

House

House of Lords

Fish

Whether they have made an assessment of the percentage of wild-caught fish imported into the United Kingdom as pets which die before they are sold.

Asked by

Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 March 2006

Reference

4901; 680 c145-6WA

House

House of Lords

HIV: Contaminated Blood Products

What representations they have received from Ms Carol Grayson concerning the death of her husband, a haemophilia patient, from HIV infection by contaminated National Health Service blood donors at Arkansas State Penitentiary; and what response they propose to make to these representations.

Asked by

Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 February 2006

Reference

3584; 678 c119WA

House

House of Lords

Avian Quarantine

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bach on 13 December (WA 146) stating that current instructions do not require that every bird that dies is sent for examination for notifiable disease, whether this Answer replaces the Answer given in the House of Commons on 12 December by the Minister for...

Asked by

Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 January 2006

Reference

3061; 677 c54WA

House

House of Lords

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he was informed (a) of the death of three primates en route to Huntingdon in 1998 and (b) that the crates in which they were carried broke International Air Transport Association regulations; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 October 2004

Reference

425 c411W; 189113

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

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)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 November 2002

Reference

79033; 392 c329W;392 c348W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

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)

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.

Date

25 July 2000

Reference

354 c512-3W; 130710;130711;130712

House

House of Commons

Home Office

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)

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.

Date

28 June 2000

Reference

352 c520-3W; 125262;125263;125266;125259;125267;125260;125261

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

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)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 March 2000

Reference

346 c362W; 114419

House

House of Commons

DEATHS FROM ASBESTOS

That this House is gravely concerned to learn that the death rate in Western Europe from asbestos exposure will probably double in the next 20 years and that 250,000 people will die from asbestos-related diseases over the next 35 years, which means that 1 in 150 of men born between...

Primary sponsor

Michael Clapham (Labour)

Type

Early day motions

Date

17 March 1999

Reference

448

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

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)

Answering body

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 January 1998

Reference

22969; 304 c376W;304 c372W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Pursuant to his Answer of 14th March, Official Report, column 727, what were the main recorded causes of death of dogs and cats held in quarantine in the United Kingdom in each year since 1986.

Asked by

Elliot Morley (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

21 March 1996

Reference

22071; 274 c316W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

How many imported pets have died in quarantine in the United Kingdom in each of the last 10 years. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Barry Sheerman (Labour; Co-operative Party)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 March 1996

Reference

20578; 273 c727W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

If he will list mortalities amongst wild birds imported into the United Kingdom in each year since 1989. - Includes table and fact statistics 1988 and 1992 have been placed in Library and Statistics for 1993 and 1994 will be placed in Library. (Holding answer 19 January 1996).

Asked by

Lord Stratford (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 February 1996

Reference

8776; 271 c434W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

What steps are taken to identify cause of death in imported primates; and what security measures are taken in these circumstances.

Asked by

David Hinchliffe (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 March 1995

Reference

256 c332W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

How many sheep died during a crossing on the night of 25th April 1994 from Portsmouth to Le Havre; what was the cause of those deaths.

Asked by

Elliot Morley (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 May 1994

Reference

242 c700W;242 c696W

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

When her Department will publish the mortality statistics for imports of birds for 1993; and what plans have been made for the publication of these statistics in future years.

Asked by

David Rendel (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 January 1994

Reference

235 c675W;235 c673W

House

House of Commons

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