Written question asked by Elliot Morley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What is the date by which owners of quarantine kennels must indicate whether they will agree to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards in quarantine premises. - (Holding answer 20 February 1997).

Answer: Mr. Morley: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the date by which owners of quarantine kennels must indicate whether they will agree to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards in quarantine premises. [16691] Mrs. Browning: [holding answer 20 February 1997]: Owners of quarantine kennels who have not so far indicated this may indicate at any time that they will agree to comply with the voluntary code of practice for the welfare of dogs and cats in quarantine premises. We intend to publish a list of quarantine owners who have agreed to abide by the code of practice when inspection of their quarantine premises has been completed.

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