Written question asked by Gwyn Prosser (Labour) on Friday, 24 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2003. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 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 Europe on 18th 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. - Includes 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 Europe on 18 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. [135179] Mr. Bradshaw: The information is requested is as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Date 18 September 1993 Total animals 2,615 Where consignments were certified England and Scotland Animals rejected at certification 0 Animals rejected at Dover docks 0 Destination France _________________________________________________________________________________________________. The sheep for the consignment above were certified within 24 hours prior to export. There were no rejected animals either during health certification or at Dover docks. The consignment was for sheep for further fattening which were transported to holdings in France.

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