§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what meetings he has held with hauliers regarding the movement of small livestock; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. BrowningOfficials have held one meeting with representatives of the pet industry and organisations with an interest in the transport of small livestock together with a representative of the parcel-carrying firm which recently announced its intention to stop carrying small consignments of poultry or rabbits.
The trade interests agreed to hold further discussions with the carrier with a view to developing suitable containers for the carriage of these types of animal. These would need to make food and water available during journeys of more than 12 hours duration as required by the Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1992.