H. O'Brien to M.R. Simmons, 15th March, 1958 (DO 35/8639).- External URL
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Sent From (Definite): H. O'BrienSent To (Definite): M.L. SimmonsDate: 15 Mar 1958
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Sent fromH. O'Brien
15 Mar 1958
Description:'Dear Miss Simmons,
I refer to the recently imposed ban on the export from India of Rhesus monkeys less than 6 lbs. in weight. This was the subject of telegraphic correspondence ending with our telegrams No. 322 of the 28th February and No. 327 of the 1st March. The position here is unchanged. We have been in touch with the Americans and the Germans, who are both making official representations about the ban. The Canadians have told us that they have decided, as a result of the ban, the last of a long series of restrictions on this trade, not to purchase any further monkeys from India.
2. We, on our part, are anxious to go back to the Health Ministry as soon as possible. We would therefore welcome any ammunition you can supply immediately, to enable us to return to the charge, even if - for example - you cannot yet quote a firm statement from the R.S.P.C.A. that the previous conditions of transport for monkeys were of a satisfactory standard.'
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Sent toM.L. Simmons
15 Mar 1958
Description:'Dear Miss Simmons,
I refer to the recently imposed ban on the export from India of Rhesus monkeys less than 6 lbs. in weight. This was the subject of telegraphic correspondence ending with our telegrams No. 322 of the 28th February and No. 327 of the 1st March. The position here is unchanged. We have been in touch with the Americans and the Germans, who are both making official representations about the ban. The Canadians have told us that they have decided, as a result of the ban, the last of a long series of restrictions on this trade, not to purchase any further monkeys from India.
2. We, on our part, are anxious to go back to the Health Ministry as soon as possible. We would therefore welcome any ammunition you can supply immediately, to enable us to return to the charge, even if - for example - you cannot yet quote a firm statement from the R.S.P.C.A. that the previous conditions of transport for monkeys were of a satisfactory standard.'
