Written question asked by Carolyn Harris (Labour) on Monday, 16 November 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 2015 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Animals: Exports
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the number of animals exported to (a) EU member states and (b) countries outside the EU in the last year.
- Answer
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Figures for the last calendar year are provided below. The estimate for EU countries is based on figures obtained from HM Revenue and Customs which draw on information provided by VAT-registered firms. Actual trade levels may be higher.
Exports to European Member States
Breeding cattle
4
Sheep
161
Poultry
10, 354
Horses, asses and mules
1
Other animals
5
Total
10,525
Exports to countries outside the EU
Poultry
4,252
Horses, asses and mules
1
Other animals
2
Total
4,255
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 16514
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Animals Exports
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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