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Written question asked by Bob Spink (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 October 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 October 2002 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 increase restrictions on the journey times for live animals for slaughter.
Answer

Bob Spink: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has to increase restrictions on the journey times for live animals for slaughter. [75479] Mr. Morley: At the September Agriculture Council my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State urged discussion on a generally eight hour maximum for journeys within Europe.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75479; 391 c311W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Animal welfare Animals Livestock Transport
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk