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Sent fromHigh Commission of the United Kingdom (New Delhi)
28 Feb 1958
Description:'CYPHER
PRIORITY
No. 322 CONFIDENTIAL
Your No. 443.
MONKEYS
Views of Medical Research Council were discussed today with Director of Indian Medical Research Council and representatives of Health Ministry. They explained that new regulations were introduced in deference to public objection against export of young monkeys and to views of Prime Minister. In order to justify change in new regulations they need cogent reasons suitable for public use. They expressed disbelief that supply of monkeys would be curtailed by new regulation; in their experience ample quantities of large monkeys are available although cost of catching and transport is higher. In order to continue discussion with them following information is required.
2. In any convenient period how many monkeys did United Kingdom import
(a) weighing below 4 lbs.
(b) 4-6 lbs.
(c) more than 6 lbs.
3. Is there any reason other than pattern of previous imports to expect that weight restriction would result in reduction of supplies of suitable monkeys.
4. It is agreed that for certain medical research purposes monkeys weighing between 4-6 lbs. are required and heavier monkeys are unsuitable. Can several examples of such purposes valuable to medical research be given.
5. New restrictions on number of monkeys per case is likewise intended to answer public criticism of cramped carrying conditions. Can firm statement be obtained from Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals that it regards carriage of nine monkeys weighing between 4-6 lbs. or seven monkeys weighing more than 6 lbs. in case 36"x9"x18" as acceptable standard of comfort having regard to established practice.'
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Sent toCommonwealth Relations Office
28 Feb 1958
Description:'CYPHER
PRIORITY
No. 322 CONFIDENTIAL
Your No. 443.
MONKEYS
Views of Medical Research Council were discussed today with Director of Indian Medical Research Council and representatives of Health Ministry. They explained that new regulations were introduced in deference to public objection against export of young monkeys and to views of Prime Minister. In order to justify change in new regulations they need cogent reasons suitable for public use. They expressed disbelief that supply of monkeys would be curtailed by new regulation; in their experience ample quantities of large monkeys are available although cost of catching and transport is higher. In order to continue discussion with them following information is required.
2. In any convenient period how many monkeys did United Kingdom import
(a) weighing below 4 lbs.
(b) 4-6 lbs.
(c) more than 6 lbs.
3. Is there any reason other than pattern of previous imports to expect that weight restriction would result in reduction of supplies of suitable monkeys.
4. It is agreed that for certain medical research purposes monkeys weighing between 4-6 lbs. are required and heavier monkeys are unsuitable. Can several examples of such purposes valuable to medical research be given.
5. New restrictions on number of monkeys per case is likewise intended to answer public criticism of cramped carrying conditions. Can firm statement be obtained from Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals that it regards carriage of nine monkeys weighing between 4-6 lbs. or seven monkeys weighing more than 6 lbs. in case 36"x9"x18" as acceptable standard of comfort having regard to established practice.'
