Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) 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, how many reports were received of the illegal movement of livestock in (a) February, (b) March and (c) April. - Includes fact that this information is not available in the format requested. (Holding answer 1 May 2001).

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many reports were received of the illegal movement of livestock in (a) February, (b) March and (c) April. [159956] Ms Quin: [holding answer 1 May 2001]: This information is not available in the format requested. Local authorities provide quarterly returns to the Ministry on levels of enforcement activity in England but the returns do not necessarily separate out work in response to reports of illegal movements of stock. However, in the period February to April, MAFF has been made aware of at least 230 reported illegal movements in England. MAFF is also aware of at least 73 such reports in Wales and eight in Scotland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c244-5W; 159956
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Enforcement Disease control Foot and mouth disease Livestock Transport
Contains statistics: Yes
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