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Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Cunningham of Felling (Labour) on Friday, 5 December 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, under his proposed computerised cattle passport scheme (a) how many passports are estimated to be issued annually and (b) how many passports he estimates will be issued in each of the scheme's first three years. - Inc figs.
Answer

Mr. Jack: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under his proposed computerised cattle passport scheme (a) how many passports are estimated to be issued annually and (b) how many passports he estimates will be issued in each of the scheme's first three years. [18828] Dr. John Cunningham: It is estimated that between 2.5 million and 3 million passports will be issued annually.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18828; 302 c359W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Databases Animals Cattle Disease control Transport