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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2021 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Monday, 18 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animals: Customs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when checks on live animals, including commercial movements of pets, are expected to begin at Border Control Posts.

Answer

Live animal checks will continue to be carried out at the point of destination as introduced on 1 January 2021. Live animal checks will move from the point of destination to designated Border Control Posts when sufficient capacity allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52396
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Animals Customs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk