§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how the requirement in article 3.1(a) of EC directive 91/628, that member states shall ensure that no animal shall be transported unless suitable provisions have been made for its care on arrival at the place of destination, has been transposed into United Kingdom law; [24733]
(2) what arrangements he has made to fulfil Her Majesty's obligation under article 3.1(a) of EC directive 91/628, to ensure that no animal is transported unless suitable provisions have been made for its care on arrival at the place of destination, and if he will make a statement. [24734]
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 16 May 1995]: When transposing directive 91/628, we took the view that the provisions of British domestic legislation on the treatment of animals on agricultural land gave the assurance required under Article 3.1(b) of the directive.