Written question asked by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Thursday, 3 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made with the code of practice for the care and welfare of circus animals on tour.

Answer: Mr. Goggins: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made with the code of practice for the care and welfare of circus animals on tour. [160782] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The code of practice for the care and welfare of circus animals has now been written by the Association of Circus Proprietors and it will be distributed to local authorities soon. It is not a Home Office document, contrary to a press report.

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