Written question asked by Colin Pickthall (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: When he plans to publish the list of kennels that have agreed to comply with the code of practice on welfare standards.

Answer: Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to publish the list of kennels that have agreed to comply with the code of practice on welfare standards. [5583] Mr. Rooker: Information on the quarantine premises that comply with the voluntary code of practice for the welfare of dogs and cats in quarantine premises will be included in the literature sent out to prospective importers of pet dogs and cats after all the premises that have undertaken to comply with the code have been inspected by the State Veterinary Service. The majority of these inspections have been carried out.

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