§ Mr. SteinbergTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many live animals were exported in 1993.
§ Mr. SoamesBecause of delays following the introduction of the Intrastat system, details of the total numbers of live animals exported in 1993 are not yet available. It is not possible to say when they will become available, but when they do I shall write to the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. BowdenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action her Department is taking to investigate alleged irregularities by Ministry veterinary officers and other officials in relation to the enforcement of regulations controlling the export of live animals; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesI refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Glanford and Scunthorpe (Mr. Moley) on 16 February 1994, at column847.