§ Mr. Crowtherasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will list the administrative and other action taken in each of the last five years for which figures are available for the protection of the welfare of livestock in markets under (a) the Markets (Protection of Animals) Order 1964, as amended by the Markets (Protection of Animals) (Amendment) Order 1965 and the Diseases of Animals (Local Authorities) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 1976, (b) the Conveyance of Live Poultry Order 1919, article 3 and (c) the Poultry (Exposure for Sale) Order 1937.
§ Mrs. FennerThe enforcement of the orders protecting the welfare of farm animals and poultry in markets in Great Britain is the responsibility of the local authorities and police. Veterinary inspectors appointed by Ministers have certain responsibilities under the orders, particularly in respect of unfit animals, and they regularly attend markets in connection both with these responsibilities and with others relating to animal health legislation. No central records are kept either of the number of prosecutions for offences under this legislation or of the number of cases in which veterinary inspectors are involved.