§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many vehicles containing more than one consignment of live animals for export were inspected by his officials at the port of Dover, prior to loading on to the MV Sea Road to sail from Dover to Boulogne in the period 1 January to 9 February; and what assessment he has made of whether welfare requirements as to feeding and watering for the purposes of the Welfare of Animals During Transport Order 1994 were observed for each consignment. [19891]
§ Mrs. BrowningDuring the period 1 January to 9 February 1996, 112 vehicles, carrying more than one consignment, were seen by officials prior to loading on to the MV Sea Road at the port. It is not part of the Ministry's responsibilities to assess whether the statutory welfare requirements are in the event met in respect of each consignment, although checks are carried out.
§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the country of destination declared on(a) the journey plan and (b) the health certificate for the purposes of the Welfare of Animals During Transport Order 1994 of the vehicle which left Dover on 8 February 1995 loaded with two consignments of calves. [19890]
§ Mrs. BrowningI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on 11 March 1996,Official Report, column 465.
§ Mr. HeppellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the MV Caroline conforms with the requirements of the Animals (Sea Transport) Order 1930, as amended, when used for the carriage of livestock from a United Kingdom port. [19889]
§ Mrs. BrowningNo information available to the Ministry suggests that the MV Caroline failed to comply with the appropriate conditions specified in the Animals (Sea Transport) Order of 1930.