Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

How many farms are currently subject to a standstill order under the restrictions on animal movements that came into force on 17 February; how many of these are due to a breakdown of communications between the Government and local veterinary inspectorates (LVI); how many are due to lack of LVI manpower, equipment or financial resources; and how many are due to a lack of communication or co-operation between LVIs and farmers. [HL 1707].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

671 c13WA; HL 1707

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Disclosure of information Cooperation Cattle Administrative delays Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Finance Inspections Farms Disease control Equipment Livestock Staff Transport Testing Veterinary services Bovine tuberculosis State Veterinary Service