§ 17. Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations she has made about the transport of live animals in the EC.
§ Mr. SoamesThe Government are pressing for major improvements to the Community legislation and for strong enforcement of the rules in all member states.
§ Mr. Eric ClarkeTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many live animals have been transported from the United Kingdom to Spain for slaughter since it has been permissible to do so.
§ Mr. SoamesA total of 2,770 sheep have been consigned to Spain for immediate slaughter since 1 January 1993, when new arrangements came into force.