§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the animal welfare issues for which his Department has responsibility. [34305]
§ Sir Nicholas Bonsor[holding answer 25 June 1996]: We have no direct responsibility for animal welfare issues. We closely follow international animal welfare issues and ensure that foreign policy considerations are taken into account in the handling of these issues.
§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list(a) United Kingdom legislation, (b) EU legislation and (c) international treaties, conventions or other obligations concerning animal welfare for which his Department has responsibility. [34306]
§ Sir Nicholas Bonsor[holding answer 25 June 1996]: None.
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§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list by group, division or other work unit the number of grades of staff working within his Department on animal welfare issues. [34307]
§ Sir Nicholas Bonsor[holding answer 25 June 1996]: The environment, science and energy department of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office employs one DS7 (HEO equivalent), one DS9 (EO equivalent) and one AO dealing with animal welfare issues.