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House of Commons, Thursday, 8th Nov., 1917. 
Vol. 98. No. 137. Page 2308. 
MONKEYS (IMPORTATION). 
37. Mr. PETO asked the President of the 
Board of Trade whether his attention has been 
called to the continued import of menagerie ani- 
mals into 'this country, particularly the ex- 
pected arrival from Calcutta of 60O Rhesus 
monkeys, three tigers, five leopards, five Indian 
bears, one Indian lynx, one fishing cat, two 
birds of paradise, 200 avadavats, five Indian 
hornbills, an dseven barbets; and whether it is 
intended to take steps to' prohibit these imports 
in future? 
Mr. WARDLE : Since the import of wild 
animals was prohibited in May last, licences 
have been issued only for quite insignificant 
numbers. The animals must be carried on deck 
in space unsuitable for other merchandise. I 
have no knowledge of the consignment referred 
to in the question, and I shall be obliged if the 
hon. Gentleman will give me further particulars 
of it. 
Mr. PETO : Does the hon. Gentleman 
think that the importation of 600' monkeys, 
which are sufficient to fill this House, is a proper 
cargo ? 
Mr. WARDLE : I have no knowledge of 
the importation of the 600' monkeys referred 
to. If the hon. Gentleman will give me particu- 
lars I will make enquiry. 
Sir N. GRIFFITHS : Is there any truth 
in the rumour that these animals are imported 
for the purposes of the Government? 
