HC Deb 19 April 1983 vol 41 c88W
60. Sir Anthony Royle

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the Hong Kong Government have a code of conduct applied to live animals imported to Hong Kong; and what rules apply to animals imported from China.

Mr. Rifkind

The Hong Kong Government have a code of conduct applied to live animals imported into Hong Kong.

Dogs and cats imported from China are subject to the same requirements as for other countries, that is valid health certificates, import permits and six-month quarantine. Cattle, pigs, sheep and goats imported for slaughter are subject to health and well-being examination at points of entry before being directed to Government lairages or depots where they are confined until slaughter.

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