Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Thursday, 12 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 June 2003. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 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, what her policy is on protecting and promoting rare (a) equine species and (b) farm animals. - (Holding answer 19 June 2003).

Answer: Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what her policy is on protecting and promoting rare (a) equine species and (b) farm animals. [119972] Mr. Bradshaw: [holding answer 19 June 2003]: Defra produced a comprehensive report on the conservation and sustainable use of the UK's Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR), including equine species, during 2002 for the FAO. This UK Country Report on FAnGR contained a number of recommendations for the protection and promotion of British breeds at risk, which were accepted by the Government and the Devolved Administrations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119972; 407 c535W;407 c537W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Animal breeding Conservation Horses Government assistance Protection Livestock Nature conservation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk