Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 29 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 July 1999 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, if British sovereign bases in Cyprus will be included in the list of countries to which the current quarantine arrangements will no longer apply for pets entering the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if British sovereign bases in Cyprus will be included in the list of countries to which the current quarantine arrangements will no longer apply for pets entering the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement. [89555] Mr. Rooker: Discussions are underway with the Cypriot authorities to establish whether the island meets the criteria for rabies freedom set out by the Office International des Epizooties (OIE).

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