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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

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

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
Link
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