Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 18 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2000 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, how many (a) prosecutions and (b) successful prosecutions there were under the (i) Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Acts 1954 and 1964, (ii) Welfare of Livestock (Prohibited Operations) Regulations 1982, (iii) Docking and Nicking of Horses Act 1949 and (iv) Removal of Antlers in Velvet (Anaesthetics) Order 1988 in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures and fact that other authorities may also have been responsible for prosecutions. (Holding answer 28 July 2000).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many (a) prosecutions and (b) successful prosecutions there were under the (i) Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Acts 1954 and 1964, (ii) Welfare of Livestock (Prohibited Operations) Regulations 1982, (iii) Docking and Nicking of Horses Act 1949 and (iv) Removal of Antlers in Velvet (Anaesthetics) Order 1988 in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement. [131985] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 28 July 2000]: My officials are aware of two successful prosecutions and one unsuccessful one under the Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Acts in 1995, and one successful prosecution in 1999. They are not aware of any prosecutions under the other listed legislation during the relevant period. Other authorities may also have been responsible for prosecutions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c96W; 131985
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Animal welfare Deer Injuries Horses Prosecutions Livestock Surgery
Contains statistics: Yes
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