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Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 30 November 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Friday, 30 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to introduce special movement pig licences for farmers in Devon. - (Holding answer 16 November 2001).
Answer

Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to introduce special movement pig licences for farmers in Devon. [15626] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 16 November 2001]: There are no such plans. However, the restrictions on pig movements in Devon were eased from 27 November when the county was granted FMD Free Status. Movements still require a licence from the local authority.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
375 c1179W; 15626
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Animals Devon Licensing Disease control Foot and mouth disease Pigs Transport
Link
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