Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2003. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2003 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, if she will make a statement on licences for walking pet pigs; and what plans she has to bring forward legislation on such licences.

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on licences for walking pet pigs; and what plans she has to bring forward legislation on such licences. [143223] Mr. Bradshaw: Pigs spread pig diseases rapidly. In order to track movements and reduce the potential for disease, pet pig walking licenses were introduced in 1995. The first legislation to require these licenses was the Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 1995. The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2003 continues to require these licences to be issued by the local Divisional Veterinary Manager.

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