Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 October 2004. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Monday, 4 October 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many animals have died following procedures which broke IATA regulations; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many animals have died following procedures which broke International Air Transport Association regulations; and if he will make a statement. [189390] Caroline Flint: I am unable to provide the information requested. Although specific instances may be reported to the Home Office as and when they occur, we do not routinely record the deaths in transit of animals destined for use under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, or the surrounding circumstances. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for the enforcement of regulations governing the transportation of animals to the United Kingdom.

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