Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 13 March 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 sniffer dogs are being used to detect illegal meat imports at UK airports and ports; and where they are used. - Including figure.
- Answer
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Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many sniffer dogs are being used to detect illegal meat imports at UK airports and ports; and where they are used. [102157] Mr. Morley: We are running a six-month pilot with two detector dogs, based at Heathrow airport. They are working in baggage, cargo and mail areas, and have been tested in a number of locations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 102157; 401 c375W;401 c375-6W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Airports Dogs Import controls Imports Ports Meat Location Smuggling
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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