HC Deb 12 March 1998 vol 308 c300W
Ms Moran

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the RSPCA report, "Passport for Pets and Vets in Support of Change". [33958]

Mr. Rooker

I have read the recommendations in the Quarantine Reform Campaign's report 'The case for change' with interest. I agree with the final recommendation in the report thatdecisions in this area must be based on science and not emotion".

This is why we have asked the Advisory Group on Quarantine, under the chairmanship of Professor Kennedy, to carry out an independent scientific assessment of quarantine and alternatives to quarantine.