§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the number of(a) British and (b) other EC national hauliers and handlers prosecuted in each year since 1985 for breaking welfare standards whilst transporting livestock.
§ Mr. GummerInformation is not collected in the format requested. Since 1988 the number of prosecutions undertaken by local authorities has been laid before the House, in the return of expenditure and proceedings taken under the Animal Health Act 1981. Information on prosecutions in other member states is not available.
§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the number of inspections carried out by Ministry verterinary staff specifically to assess welfare standards in each year since 1985.
§ Mr. GummerI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on 11 June 1992,Official Report, column 273.