HC Deb 31 January 1995 vol 253 c643W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what provision was made for the feeding, watering and resting after 15 hours of the livestock held on a ship at Brightlingsea on 19 January; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Browning

The ship used was a fitted livestock vessel and the sheep were fed, watered and rested in their pens once aboard. The animals were accompanied on their voyage by a Ministry veterinary inspector who was satisfied with the facilities available and the arrangements made for the welfare of the sheep during the sea journey.

Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the occasions since 1 October 1994 when livestock animals have died while awaiting export from the United Kingdom or during the crossing to the European mainland, giving in each instance(a) the dates, (b) the numbers of animals involved, (c) the types of animals involved, (d) the causes of death and (e) the location where the animals died.

Mrs. Browning

The information requested is not available. Those responsible for export consignments are not under any statutory obligation to provide it.