Written question asked by David Shaw (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: When he expects the ANIMO computer system to (a) commence operating and (b) be fully operational; and if he will comment on its objectives.

Answer: Mr. David Shaw: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the ANIMO--animal movements--computer system to (a) commence operating and (b) be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on its objectives. [14858] Mr. Boswell: The ANIMO computer system became fully operational in Great Britain in November 1993. Its objective is to provide a means of sending a computerised message from the member state from which animals or animal products are consigned to the member state of destination.

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