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Written question asked by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Friday, 30 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 November 1998. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, What steps he is taking to improve the conditions in which live animals are transported. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Caplin: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to improve the conditions in which live animals are transported. [58054] Mr. Morley: We are working closely with enforcement agencies so as to achieve strict enforcement of the new rules we introduced last year. We have enhanced our procedures for ensuring that only fit and healthy animals are exported, and have consulted on important changes to the export certification arrangements. We have launched a new Strategy for the protection of livestock in markets.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58054; 319 c311W
Session
1997-98
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Animal welfare Enforcement Exports Transport