§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will outline the regulations covering those permitted to transport live animals for slaughter within(a) the United Kingdom and (b) the EC; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesArticle 5.2(a) of directive 91/628/EEC requires member states to ensure that the person in charge of an animal transport undertaking entrusts the transport to staff who possess the necessary knowledge to administer any appropriate care to the animals. This provision is implemented in this country by article 5(a) of the Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1992.
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§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many sheep died during a crossing on the night of 25 April from Portsmouth to Le Havre; what was the cause of those deaths; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesA transport company has reported that 39 sheep died in this incident. An investigation is being conducted by Hampshire county council and the Ministry.