§ Mr. Hunterasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the current regulations controlling the export of live animals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. FennerCouncil directives 77/489/EEC and 81/389/EEC, implemented in this country by the Export of Animals (Protection) Order 1981, provide a satisfactory framework for the protection of exported farm animals. My officials are in constant contact with other member states and with the EC Commission on this subject.