Animal Movements Computer System (Hansard, 10 February 1997)

HC Deb 10 February 1997 vol 290 cc41-2W 42W

§ Mr. David Shaw
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the Animo—animal movements—computer system to(a) commence operating and (b) be fully operational; and if he will make a statement on its objectives. [14858]

§ Mr. Boswell
The Animo computer system became fully operational in Great Britain in November 1993. Its objective is to provide a means of sending a computerised message from the member state from which animals or animal products are consigned to the member state of destination.