HC Deb 04 July 1996 vol 280 cc519-22W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list(a) UK legislation, (b) EU legislation and (c) international treaties, conventions or other obligations concerning animal welfare for which his Department has responsibility. [34288]

Mr. Ancram

[holding answer 25 June 1996]: The information requested is as follows:

DOMESTIC LEGISLATION

Welfare General

  • Spring Traps Approval Order (Northern Ireland) 1961 (S.R. and O. (NI) 1961 No. 234)
  • Spring Traps Approval (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 1961 (S.R. and O. (NI) No. 235)
  • Small Ground Vermin Traps Order (Northern Ireland) 1961 (S.R. and O. (NI) 1961 No. 236)
  • Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962 (SI 1962 No. 2557)
  • Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (1966 Ch. 36)
  • Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (1972 Ch. 7) (ISBN 337 47207 6)
  • Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1973 (SI 1973 No. 308)
  • Animal Boarding Establishments Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1974 (S.R 1974 No. 303) (ISBN 0 337 84303 1)
  • Welfare of Animals (Fees) Order (Northern Ireland) 1979 (S.R. 1979 No. 289 (ISBN 0 337 89789 1)
  • Riding Establishments Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1980 (S.R. 1980 No. 121) (ISBN 0 337 80621 7)
  • Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) (Amendment) Order 1982 (SI 1982 No. 1627)
  • Welfare of Livestock (Deer) Order (Northern Ireland) 1983 (S.R. 1983 No. 307) (ISBN 0 337 83807 0)
  • Welfare of Animals (Scheduled Operations) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 1983 (S.R. 1983 No. 309) (ISBN 0 337 83809 7)
  • Welfare of Livestock (Prohibited Operations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 (S.R. 1987 No. 415) (ISBN 0 337 87915 X)
  • Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (Schedule 3 Amendment) Order 1988 (SI 1988 No. 526)
  • Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (Schedule 3 Amendment) Order 1991 (SI 1991 No. 1412)
  • Welfare of Livestock Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (S.R. 1995 No. 172) (ISBN 0 337 91672 1)
  • Welfare of Animals (Scheduled Operations) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 1995 (S.R. 1995 No. 173) (ISBN 0 337 91673 X)

Welfare of Animals in Transit

  • Animals (Transit and General) Order (Ireland) 1913 (S.R. and O. 1913 No. 604)
  • Conveyance of Live Poultry (Ireland) Order 1919 (As Amended) (S.R. and O. No. 1066)
  • Transit of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1927 (S.R. and O. (NI) 1927 No. 38)
  • Conveyance of Live Poultry (Ireland) Order of 1919 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1927 (S.R. and O. (NI) 1927 No. 97)
  • Transit of Animals (Northern Ireland) (Amendment No. 2) Order 1932 (S.R. and O. 1932 No. 115)
  • Horses (Sea Transport) Order (Northern Ireland) 1953 (S.R. and O. (NI) 1953 No. 87)
  • Transport by Air Order (Northern Ireland) 1955 (S.R. and O. (NI) 1955 No. 127)
  • Animals Sea Transport Order (Northern Ireland) 1958 (S.R. and O. (NI) 1958 No. 5)
  • Transit of Animals (General) Order (Northern Ireland) 1973 (S.R. and O. (NI) 1973 No. 300) (ISBN 0 337 83300 1)
  • Transit of Animals (General) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 1989 (S. R. 1989 No. 165) (ISBN 0 337 89165 6)
  • Transit of Animals (Road and Rail) Order (Northern Ireland) 1989 (S. R. 1989 No. 166) (ISBN 0 337 89166 4)
  • Welfare of Poultry (Transport) Order (Northern Ireland) 1989 (S. R. 1989 No. 167) (ISBN 0 337 89167 2)
  • Welfare of Animals during Transport Order (Northern Ireland) 1994 (S. R. 1994 No. 244) (ISBN 0 337 91244 0)

Welfare of Animals at Market

  • Sales, Markets and Lairs Order (Northern Ireland) 1975 (S.R. 1975 No. 294) (ISBN 0 337 85294 4)
  • Sales, Markets and Lairs (Amendment) Order Northern Ireland) 1993 (S. R. 1993 No. 371) (ISBN 0 337 90871 0)

Other Legislation which have Welfare Implications

  • Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (N. I. 22) (ISBN 0 11 017115 2)
  • Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order
  • 1984 (S. R. 1984 No. 702 (N. I. 2)) (ISBN 0 11 046702 7)
  • Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S. R. 1994 No. 1891 (N. I. 6) (ISBN 0 11 044891 X)

EC LEGISLATION

  • Council Directive 88/166 Laying Down Minimum Standards for the Protection of Laying Hens kept in Battery Cages (OJ No. L74,19.3.88,p83)
  • Council Directive 91/628 on the Protection of Animals During Transport (OJ No. L340,11.12.91, p17)
  • Council Directive 91/629 Laying Down Minimum Standards for the Protection of Calves (OJ No. L340,11.12.91, p28)
  • Council Directive 91/630 Laying Down Minimum Standards for the Protection of Pigs (OJ No. L340, 11.12.91,p33)
  • Council Directive 93/119 on the Protection of Animals at the Time of Slaughter or Killing (OJ No. L340,31.12.93, p21)
  • Council Directive 95/29 amending Council Directive 91/628 concerning the Protection of Animals during Transport (OJ No. L148,30.6.95, p52)

EUROPEAN CONVENTIONS

  • European Convention for the Protection of Animals kept for Farming Purposes
  • European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport
  • European Convention for the Protection of Animals for Slaughter

Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the animal welfare issues for which his Department has responsibility. [34287]

Mr. Ancram

[holding answer 25 June 1996]: The Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland is responsible for the welfare of livestock on farm, at market and at slaughter, the welfare of all animals during transport, the welfare of animals kept in pet shops, animal riding, boarding and zoological establishments and the general protection of all animals from acts of cruelty.

Mr. Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list by group, division or other work unit the number of grades of staff working within his Department on animal welfare issues. [34289]

Mr. Ancram

[holding answer 25 June 1996]: The information is not available in the form requested. Welfare policy is directed by headquarters administrative and veterinary staff and implemented through veterinary and support staff engaged in field and slaughterhouse duties who have a welfare role as part of their remit.