Written question asked by Mark Tami (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 30 January 2004. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Friday, 30 January 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, how many facilities are licensed to quarantine animals in the UK; and where they are located. - Including figures.

Answer: Mark Tami: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many facilities are licensed to quarantine animals in the UK; and where they are located. [150797] Mr. Bradshaw: The Department is responsible for authorising quarantine premises for dogs, cats and all other rabies susceptible animals. These include zoos, research establishments and quarantine kennels and catteries. There are currently 40 authorised quarantine premises for dogs, cats and pet mammals in Great Britain; 36 are in England, one in Wales and three in Scotland. A list of these quarantine premises is freely available on the Defra website.

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