§ Mr. Huw EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has received on behalf of the Monmouthshire Show Society about the impact of the six day rule on the movement of livestock to agricultural shows; and if she will make a statement. [107224]
§ Mr. MorleyLetters have been received from the Monmouthshire Show Society expressing concern on this subject and a reply will be sent shortly.
§ Mr. George OsborneTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what requirements her Department has placed on agricultural shows to provide licensed areas for livestock; how these requirements have changed since 2002; and whether the requirements differ for(a) cattle, (b) sheep and (c) goats. [107255]
§ Mr. MorleyLivestock shows in England and Wales must be licensed by the relevant Department before they can operate to make sure that they can comply with biosecurity standards. There may be an 'animal area' within the licensed premises if the whole of the licensed premises are not used for animals. Licence conditions for shows have been simplified in 2003 to make the biosecurity requirements easier to understand and360W operate. In particular, the new requirements focus on those dealing with animals at the show rather than visitors.
The requirements do not differ for cattle, sheep and goats.