§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 11 June,Official Report, column 508, what representations he has received concerning the benefits of reforming current quarantine legislation; and if he will make a statement. [4808]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 24 June 1997]: Since 2 May, the Department has received 326 letters on this subject. The great majority are in favour of changing existing rabies control policy.
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 11 June,Official Report, column 508, what plans he has to produce a consultative document on quarantine reform; and if he will make a statement. [4807]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 24 June 1997]: I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given by my right hon. Friend, the Minister, to the hon. Member for Salisbury (Mr. Key) on 19 June, Official Report, column 288.
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 11 June,Official Report, column 508, what plans he has to meet organisations campaigning for reforms to quarantine legislation, to discuss alternatives to the current system; and if he will make a statement. [4809]
§ Mr. Rooker[holding answer 24 June 1997]: I will be meeting the RSPCA and Passports for Pets on Thursday 3 July.