§ Mr. Moneyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied with the conditions for the transportation of horses and other live stock from the Republic of Ireland to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MillsConditions for the transportation of horses from the Republic of Ireland are laid down in the Horses (Sea Transport) Order, 1952. as amended, and the Horses (Landing from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland) Order, 1954. Conditions for the transportation of other livestock are governed by the Transit of Animals Order, 1927, as amended, and the Animals (Landing from Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland) Order, 1955. My right hon. Friend is satisfied that these orders provide adequate welfare safeguards.