HC Deb 01 February 1996 vol 270 c929W
16. Mr. Welsh

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received regarding the live transportation of animals; and if he will make a statement. [11281]

Mrs. Browning

We continue to receive a wide range of representations. We have been pleased with the level of response to our consultation exercise on implementation of the new EU rules.

21. Mr. Tyler

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will announce the results of his consultations on his proposals for the implementation of EU directive 95/29 on the welfare of animals in transit; and if he will make a statement. [11286]

Mrs. Browning

Consultation has not yet finished. As our initial document set out, we shall undertake further consultation on draft proposals for legislation, which we are putting together taking account of the first round of comments we have received.

Mr. Heppell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will issue a consultation document on the consolidation of legislation relating to the welfare of animals in transit. [11983]

Mrs. Browning

Our intention to consolidate existing rules on welfare during transport was set out in the consultation document which was announced by my right hon. Friend the Minister on 23 October 1995, on our initial ideas for implementation of directive 95/29/EC on the protection of animals during transport. As confirmed in the consultation document, we shall be consulting further on draft legislative texts, including consolidation of all extant legislation.