HC Deb 31 January 1995 vol 253 c643W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will cut journey times allowed for transportation of live animals for slaughter to six hours.

Mrs. Browning

We have no such plans.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what account is taken of travel in British waters in the journey times allowed for the transportation of live animals for slaughter.

Mrs. Browning

Time at sea counts as part of the journey time under the Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1994, except where the animals can be fed and watered on board the vessel.