Written question asked by Elliot Morley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 February 1997. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: How many owners of quarantine kennels have agreed to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards in quarantine premises; and how many of those premises have been inspected by the State Veterinary Service to date. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Morley: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many owners of quarantine kennels have agreed to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards in quarantine premises; and how many of those premises have been inspected by the state veterinary service to date. [16690] Mrs. Browning: Seventy-one owners of quarantine premises have agreed to abide by the voluntary code of practice. Of these 59 have been inspected by the State Veterinary Service to date.

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