Written question asked by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2003. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 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 representations she has received about the proposed EU directive requiring all equids to have passports; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Cameron: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has received about the proposed EU directive requiring all equids to have passports; and if he will make a statement. [91829] Alun Michael: We consulted on implementation of the EU legislation on horse passports in summer 2000. The proposal for all horses to have passports received the support of the equine industry as represented by the British Horse Industry Confederation (BHIC). We have received 16 representations from Members of Parliament on this subject and approximately 100 from horse owners and members of the Association of British Riding Schools. We expect shortly to consult further on a proposed order implementing the EU legislation.

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