What assessment he has made of the relative risk of rabies infection entering Britain from (a) free-living animals entering via the Channel Tunnel and (b) animals entering by other means; and whether he has commissioned a risk assessment.

What assessment he has made of the relative risk of rabies infection entering Britain from (a) free-living animals entering via the Channel Tunnel and (b) animals entering by other means; and whether he has commissioned a risk assessment.

For what reasons quarantine kennels are omitted from the licensing and inspection regime under the Boarded Animal Establishment Act 1963. - Inc ref to Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974 (as amended).

For what reasons quarantine kennels are omitted from the licensing and inspection regime under the Boarded Animal Establishment Act 1963. - Inc ref to Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974 (as amended).

If he will announce the result of his review of the quarantine regulations. - Ref to 291 c326W.

If he will announce the result of his review of the quarantine regulations. - Ref to 291 c326W.

Pursuant to his Answer of 20th February, Official Report, column 660, if he will list the ports and airports which have facilities for holding animals prior to them being taken into quarantine.

Pursuant to his Answer of 20th February, Official Report, column 660, if he will list the ports and airports which have facilities for holding animals prior to them being taken into quarantine.

If he will comment on his plans for a green paper on quarantine.

If he will comment on his plans for a green paper on quarantine.

Pursuant to his Answer of 20th February, Official Report, column 660, on quarantine premises, if he will list the four premises which have indicated that they do not wish to comply with the voluntary code of practice at this stage; if he will list the premises inspected by the State...

Pursuant to his Answer of 20th February, Official Report, column 660, on quarantine premises, if he will list the four premises which have indicated that they do not wish to comply with the voluntary code of practice at this stage; if he will list the premises inspected by the State...

When he expects to publish details of his review of the current quarantine regulations.

When he expects to publish details of his review of the current quarantine regulations.

What is the date by which owners of quarantine kennels must indicate whether they will agree to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards in quarantine premises. - (Holding answer 20 February 1997).

What is the date by which owners of quarantine kennels must indicate whether they will agree to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards in quarantine premises. - (Holding answer 20 February 1997).

How many quarantine premises have (a) indicated that they will not comply and (b) have not yet responded to the Minister's invitation to comply with the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards. - Inc fig.

How many quarantine premises have (a) indicated that they will not comply and (b) have not yet responded to the Minister's invitation to comply with the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards. - Inc fig.

When he expects the inspections by the State Veterinary Service of quarantine premises which agree to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards to be completed.

When he expects the inspections by the State Veterinary Service of quarantine premises which agree to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards to be completed.

How many owners of quarantine kennels have agreed to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards in quarantine premises; and how many of those premises have been inspected by the State Veterinary Service to date. - Inc figs.

How many owners of quarantine kennels have agreed to abide by the voluntary code of practice on welfare standards in quarantine premises; and how many of those premises have been inspected by the State Veterinary Service to date. - Inc figs.

How many ports and airports through which cats and dogs may be imported into the United Kingdom have facilities for holding animals prior to them being taken into quarantine. - Inc figs.

How many ports and airports through which cats and dogs may be imported into the United Kingdom have facilities for holding animals prior to them being taken into quarantine. - Inc figs.

Pursuant to his Answer of 14th February, Official Report, column 321W, what plans he has to consult the British Veterinary Association on possible changes to the United Kingdom's rabies control arrangements when his Department's consideration of the matter has been concluded.

Pursuant to his Answer of 14th February, Official Report, column 321W, what plans he has to consult the British Veterinary Association on possible changes to the United Kingdom's rabies control arrangements when his Department's consideration of the matter has been concluded.

When he expects to conclude his review of rabies law. - Reference to 288 c288W. (Holding answer 29 January 1997).

When he expects to conclude his review of rabies law. - Reference to 288 c288W. (Holding answer 29 January 1997).

When he expects information to be published regarding the quarantine kennels which comply with the welfare standards set out by his Department's document, Voluntary Code of Practice on Welfare Standards in Quarantine Premises.

When he expects information to be published regarding the quarantine kennels which comply with the welfare standards set out by his Department's document, Voluntary Code of Practice on Welfare Standards in Quarantine Premises.

What proportion of quarantine premises state veterinary staff will inspect before compiling the information required for his Department's voluntary code of practice.

What proportion of quarantine premises state veterinary staff will inspect before compiling the information required for his Department's voluntary code of practice.

When he expects the review which he is conducting on rabies policy will be completed. - Ref to 288 c288W.

When he expects the review which he is conducting on rabies policy will be completed. - Ref to 288 c288W.

Supplementary business question on EDM 383 on quarantine for dogs.

Supplementary business question on EDM 383 on quarantine for dogs.

If he has completed his review of the current quarantine regulations. - Our work is not yet complete.

If he has completed his review of the current quarantine regulations. - Our work is not yet complete.