Written question asked by John Battle (Labour) on Friday, 17 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 2004. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 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 Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what representations she has made to other EU member states concerning animal welfare standards in live animal transport; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr Battle: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has made to other EU member states concerning animal welfare standards in live animal transport; and if she will make a statement. [190005] Mr. Bradshaw: The Government will raise specific issues with EU member states and candidate member states whenever necessary. The UK's concern for high enforcement standards was made very clear earlier this year during discussion of proposals for a new regulation on animal welfare during transport. We welcome the news that the Dutch Presidency has brought the EU proposals on welfare on transport back to member states for discussion.

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