§ 16. Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many equines were exported from Northern Ireland for human consumption in the past year; what was their value; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThere are no exports of equines for human consumption from Northern Ireland direct to Europe. Horses are exported to both Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland but there is no information available on the number or value of Northern Ireland horses which may be consigned to licensed abattoirs in either country. We will continue to monitor the situation carefully.