§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what estimate he has made of the time local veterinary inspectors spend inspecting animals destined for export to ensure they are fit to travel as required by the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997; and if he will make a statement; [10279]
(2) if he will end the practice under which exporters of live farm animals can select which local veterinary inspector is to inspect the animals for export health certification purposes; and if he will make a statement; [10301]
(3) if he will end the practice under which exporters of live farm animals make a direct payment to the local veterinary inspector to undertake the export health certification. [10300]
§ Mr. MorleyThese issues are being considered as part of a departmental review of pre-export procedures for live animals. The conclusions of this review will be announced as soon as practicable.