§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to ensure that full consultation takes place on the draft animal transportation guidelines; and if he will make a statement. [3178]
§ Mrs. BrowningThe consultation package on the new EU rules on animal welfare during transport was sent to some 600 interested organisations and individuals on 23 October. It was drawn up on the basis of preliminary discussions with the major interest groups; we are having further meetings and discussions as the consultation process progresses. Further public consultation will take place on the legal texts which will be drawn up after the present exercise concludes on 15 December.