HC Deb 07 March 1960 vol 619 c5W
57. Mr. Collard

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what restrictions are imposed under his regulations as to the age and physical condition of cattle exported live from the United Kingdom for slaughter overseas.

Mr. Godber

No cattle of any age may be exported from Great Britain to Europe without being rested at an approved place for at least ten hours immediately beforehand and without a certificate signed by a veterinary inspector that he has examined the animals and Found them fit to be shipped.