§ Lord Molloyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What consideration they are giving to improving the conditions of transport of all live animals exported from the United Kingdom.
The Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Earl Howe)The best way to improve conditions of transport for live animals exported from the United Kingdom is to secure Community-wide rules which set satisfactory standards for animal welfare. My right honourable friend the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has been pressing hard in Brussels for journey limits for live animal transport, and will be doing so again at the Agriculture Council meeting on 20 and 21 February.