Written question asked by Gwyn Prosser (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2003. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 November 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, how many live sheep were exported from Dover to Continental Europe on 11th September; when and where health certification was carried out in respect of the sheep; how many of the sheep were rejected as unfit for the intended journey, (a) during inspection for health certification purposes and (b) at Dover docks and to where those sheep were taken; and what the address was of the final destination given on the route plan for each of the consignments. - Inc table.

Answer: Mr. Prosser: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many live sheep were exported from Dover to continental Europe on 11 September; when and where health certification was carried out in respect of the sheep; how many of the sheep were rejected as unfit for the intended journey, (a) during inspection for health certification purposes and (b) at Dover docks and to where those sheep were taken; and what the address was of the final destination given on the route plan for each of the consignments. [135932] Mr. Bradshaw: The information requested is as follows: Sheep Exports _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 11 September 2003 Total animals 2,726 Where consignments were certified England and Scotland Animals rejected at certification 18 Animals rejected at Dover docks 0 Destination Netherlands and France _________________________________________________________________________________________________. The sheep for the consignment above were certified within 24 hours prior to export. There were 18 animals rejected during health certification which remained in Great Britain. The consignment was for sheep for further fattening which were transported to holdings in France and Netherlands.

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