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Shark Fins: Ban on Imports

Thursday 17 June 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions on enforcing a ban on importing shark fins are ongoing between the Home Secretary and DEFRA.
  • The Home Secretary is preparing legislation to ban shark fins and shark fin products from UK borders.
  • The Minister is willing to meet with the MP to discuss the detailed wording of the proposed ban legislation.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Dave Doogan SNP Angus and Perthshire Glens
Immigration Environment
Context

The MP is concerned about the enforcement of a proposed ban on importing detached shark fins, as discussed in an action plan for animal welfare.

Question

What recent discussions has the Home Secretary had with DEFRA on enforcing the proposed ban on importing shark fins? The MP agrees that enforceable legislation is needed and asks specifically if shark fins and shark fin products will be proscribed from UK borders to relieve his constituents' concerns in Angus.

Answer from Victoria Prentis

We are preparing legislation on the matter. The Minister would be willing to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss the detailed wording of how this will be done. We aim to make our measures as effective as possible in delivering global shark conservation.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific commitment about proscribing shark fins and products from UK borders was not confirmed.

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Q2 Dave Doogan SNP Angus and Perthshire Glens
Immigration Environment
Context

The MP has previously asked the Minister about banning shark fins and shark fin products but did not receive a satisfactory response. He is seeking confirmation that these items will be banned.

Question

I have previously inquired about banning shark fins and products, which I have not received a satisfactory answer for. Can she confirm today that shark fins and products will be proscribed from UK borders?

Answer from Victoria Prentis

We are in the process of preparing legislation to ban these items. The Minister is willing to meet to discuss detailed wording. We aim for effective measures globally.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific commitment about proscribing shark fins and products was not confirmed.

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