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Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 19 February 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2024. It was answered by Lord Douglas-Miller (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animals: Bluetongue Disease

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government why ruminant animals can move within Great Britain despite Bluetongue virus in Kent, but cannot be moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Answer

The findings of Bluetongue in England means that Great Britain is no longer recognised as free of Bluetongue disease and is therefore unable to export live susceptible animals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2541
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Animals Disease control Northern Ireland Transport Bluetongue disease UK internal trade
Link
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