Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Monday, 17 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 1997. It was answered by Lord Cunningham of Felling (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 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, what calculations were involved in determining the charge level for cattle passports; and if the charge includes a contribution to the scheme's annual running costs.

Answer: Mr. Jack: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what calculations were involved in determining the charge level for cattle passports; and if the charge includes a contribution to the scheme's annual running costs. [17007] Dr. John Cunningham: There will be a charge for cattle passports once a computerised cattle tracing system has been introduced in Great Britain. The charge level has not yet been determined, but is expected to be in the range £5 to £10 per animal.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17007; 301 c277W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Databases Animals Cattle Fees and charges Disease control Transport