Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Friday, 22 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 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 the Home Department, what instructions he has issued to police forces with reference to the enforcement of the horse passport regulations.

Answer: Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what instructions he has issued to police forces with reference to the enforcement of the horse passport regulations. [193484] Alun Michael: I have been asked to reply. The Food Standards Agency will be responsible for enforcing the checks carried out at slaughterhouses, while local authorities (in particular trading standards departments) will be responsible for enforcing the law elsewhere. We have not issued any instructions to police forces regarding enforcement of the horse passport regulations.

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