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
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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
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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
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- 2024-02-27 18:18:49 +0000
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