HC Deb 27 February 1997 vol 291 cc326-7W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on his plans for a green paper on quarantine. [17818]

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to publish details of his review of the current quarantine regulations. [17832]

Mrs. Browning

The Government's review of the current quarantine regulations is continuing, and further analysis is needed before it can be finalised.

Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 20 February,Official Report, column 660, on quarantine premises (1) if he will list the four premises which have indicated that they do not wish to comply with the voluntary code of practice at this stage; [17842]

(2) if he will list the premises inspected by the State Veterinary Service, indicating which have complied with the standards required for the voluntary code of practice. [17843]

Mrs. Browning

As soon as the programme of inspections has been completed a list of premises complying with the code will be included in the literature sent by Agriculture Departments to prospective clients of quarantine premises. I will place a copy of the literature in the Library of the House.

Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 20 February,Official Report, column 660, if he will list the ports and airports which have facilities for holding animals prior to them being taken into quarantine. [17844]

Mrs. Browning

Animals may be landed only at the following ports and airports prior to their being taken into quarantine:

  • Ports
  • Dover Eastern Docks
  • Harwich, Parkeston Quay
  • Hull
  • Portsmouth
  • Southampton.
  • Airports
  • Birmingham
  • Edinburgh
  • Gatwick
  • Glasgow
  • Heathrow
  • Leeds
  • Manchester
  • Prestwick
  • Belfast.