Written question asked by Lord Northfield (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 1993. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 October 1993.

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Howe, Earl

Question

Whether since the Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1992 (SI 1992/3304) contains a reserve power for ministerial intervention they are having checks made on whether local authorities are adequately exercising their responsibility to prevent cruelty in the transport of deer in velvet up to 50 kilometres.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

549 c53WA

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Animals Deer Local government Powers Transport