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 quarantine premises have (a) indicated that they will not comply and (b) have not yet responded to the Minister's invitation to comply with the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards. - Inc fig.

Answer: Mr. Morley: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many quarantine premises have (a) indicated that they will not comply and (b) have not yet responded to the Minister's invitation to comply with the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards. [16693] Mrs. Browning: Four quarantine premises have indicated that they do not wish to comply with the voluntary code of practice at this stage. Two have not yet responded to the invitation.

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