§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the adequacy of welfare arrangements for horses and ponies shipped from the United Kingdom to the Republic of Ireland.
§ Mr. MacleanI am riot aware of any particular problems associated with the welfare of horses and ponies shipped from the United Kingdom to the Republic of Ireland.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many horses and ponies are shipped each year to the Republic of Ireland from England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanFigures for United Kingdom exports to the Republic of Ireland are given below. Separate totals for exports from England and Wales are not available.
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1990 Number Value £ Horses and ponies 3,238 62,178,031 Source: HM Customs and Excise