Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001 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 advice he provides to vets on the implementation of Directive 91/628 in respect of the disinfection of transport. - (Holding answer 27 April 2001).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what advice he provides to vets on the implementation of Directive 91/628 in respect of the disinfection of transport. [159587] Ms Quin: [holding answer 27 April 2001]: These requirements are currently implemented by the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection)(England)(No. 2) Order 2000 (SI 2000/1618), which came into force on 6 July 2000. The main provision of this Order is that, subject to certain exemptions, livestock transports should be cleansed and disinfected after each use. Guidance on the Order was issued in November 2000 to all members of the State Veterinary Service and to local authorities who enforce the Order.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c226W; 159587
Session: 2000-01
EC documents: Dir91/628/EEC
Subjects: Animals EU law Disease control Livestock Transport Vehicles Veterinary services Veterinary medicine
Legislation: Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (England) (No. 2) Order 2000
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