HC Deb 06 November 1997 vol 300 cc339-40W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make representations to other EU states to urge eastern European countries to end the export of live animals to the EU. [13854]

Mr. Rooker

The European Commission and other Member States are already aware of the UK Government's opposition to the long distance transport of live animals intended for further fattening or slaughter, irrespective of the origin of those animals or their destination. We will continue to make known our opposition to such trade whenever the opportunity arises.