§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many notices under paragraphs 15 and 16 of the Welfare of Animals During Transport Order 1994 have been issued during the last 12 months by local veterinary inspectors in the area of Dover when they have identified sheep or calves which are unfit to travel; [22077]
(2) which policy or guidelines he has issued to local veterinary inspectors to assist them in deciding whether to issue a notice under the Welfare of Animals During Transport Order 1994 when they find an animal which is unfit to travel; and if he will make a statement. [22078]
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 21 March 1996]: No article 15 or article 16 notices have been issued by local veterinary inspectors in the area of Dover. It is the responsibility of the local veterinary inspector to ensure that he or she does not provide unfit animals with export health certification. Training and guidance on the procedures for this is provided for LVIs by the divisional veterinary manager.